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Acute Q fever: first case report in Taiwan.

  • J. H. Wang
  • , Y. H. Wang
  • , D. L. Cheng
  • , Y. C. Liu
  • , M. Y. Yen
  • , Y. S. Chen

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Abstract

A 70-year-old retired fisherman presented with fever, chills and headache for four days. The clinical presentation was mild, including a self-limiting fever, pneumonia and elevated liver enzyme levels. Acute Q fever was proved by a four-fold rise of phase II IgG antibodies. Interestingly, the man denied any animal contact or travelling over the past year. This case may suggest that Q fever should be added to the list of differential diagnoses for acute febrile disease in Taiwan.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)917-919
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume92
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1993
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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  • General Medicine

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