Chronic Q fever-related dual-pathogen endocarditis: case series of three patients.

Abstract

Following Coxiella burnetii infection, there is a 1 to 5% risk of chronic Q fever. Endocarditis, mycotic aneurysm, and vascular prosthesis infection are common manifestations. We present three patients with endocarditis by C. burnetii concomitant with another bacterial pathogen. Chronic Q fever should therefore be considered in all endocarditis patients in regions where Q fever is endemic.

• Authors: Linda M Kampschreur, Jan Jelrik Oosterheert, Cornelia A de Vries Feyens, Corine E Delsing, Mirjam H A Hermans, Ingrid L L van Sluisveld, Peter J Lestrade, Nicole H M Renders, Peter Elsman, Peter C Wever
• Journal: Journal of clinical microbiology (J Clin Microbiol) Vol. 49 Issue 4 Pg. 1692-4 (Apr 2011) ISSN: 1098-660X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21289146 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Endocarditis, Bacterial (diagnosis, microbiology)
• Female
• Gram-Negative Aerobic Rods and Cocci (isolation & purification)
• Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections (diagnosis, microbiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Q Fever (complications, diagnosis)
• Streptococcal Infections (diagnosis, microbiology)
• Streptococcus (isolation & purification)