e-Article
Chronic Q Fever Infection Mimicking Hematological Malignancy
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. Mar 28, 2018
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1056-9103
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Chronic Q fever (QF) infection is considered a synonym for endocarditis and, less frequently, hepatitis. Rarely, it may resemble hematological malignancies. We present an unusual chronic QF infection mimicking lymphoma with secondary hemophagocytosis. A high level of suspicion for QF is essential in cases with an unusual course.