Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Q Fever: An Odd Connection to Keep in Mind

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) secondary to Coxiella burnetii infections are rare but carry important implications. The diagnosis is difficult due to unspecific symptoms. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first AAA caused by chronic Q fever treated with an endoprosthesis.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lima, Pedro Novais, Carvalho, Ruben, Constancio, Vania, Silva, Joana Cruz, Nunes, Celso, Silva, Eduardo, Goncalves, Anabela, Fonseca, Manuel, Antunes, Luis F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elmer Press 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425816/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34527110
http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/jmc3760
Descripción
Sumario:Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) secondary to Coxiella burnetii infections are rare but carry important implications. The diagnosis is difficult due to unspecific symptoms. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first AAA caused by chronic Q fever treated with an endoprosthesis.

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