Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2008 · 59 citations · 2 references
Emerging Infectious DiseasesWestern IraqMedicinePathogenesisQ FeverHealthcare-associated InfectionGastrointestinal SymptomsVirologyDisease OutbreakDisease TransmissionEmerging Infectious DiseaseInfection ControlUs MilitaryEpidemiologyPossible Risk Factors
An outbreak of Q fever occurred in 22 (58%) of 38 Marines deployed to Iraq in 2005. Fever (in 100% of patients), respiratory symptoms (76%), and gastrointestinal symptoms (53%) were common. Possible risk factors included dust and exposure to animals and ticks.
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