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Q fever |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Query fever |
| Treatment: |
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The cornerstone of treatment for Q fever is antibiotic therapy. For acute Q fever (early stage) doxycycline is the recommended agent. For chronic Q fever, a combination of doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine is frequently used. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
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The prognosis for people who get treatment in the early stages of Q fever is generally good. Chronic Q fever requires prolonged treatment with antibiotics and requires frequent monitoring for relapses. |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
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Notify your medical provider if you develop the above mentioned symptoms, in particular if you have a compatible exposure history. While there are many different illnesses that can cause similar symptoms, you may need to be evaluated for the possibility of Q fever. |
Temperature measurement |
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