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Disease Profile
Q fever
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Unknown
Age of onset
All ages
ICD-10
A78
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
Q fever pneumonia; Coxiella Burnetii fever; Query fever
Categories
Bacterial infections
Summary
Q fever is a worldwide disease with acute and chronic stages caused by the
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
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80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Granuloma | 0032252 | |
30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
Elevated |
High ESR
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0003565 |
Elevated hepatic transaminase |
High liver enzymes
|
0002910 |
Fatigue |
Tired
Tiredness
[ more ] |
0012378 |
Fever | 0001945 | |
Headache |
Headaches
|
0002315 |
Muscle weakness |
Muscular weakness
|
0001324 |
Myalgia |
Muscle ache
Muscle pain
[ more ] |
0003326 |
Splenomegaly |
Increased spleen size
|
0001744 |
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
Abnormal heart valve morphology | 0001654 | |
Low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin
|
0001903 | |
Anorexia | 0002039 | |
Anticardiolipin IgG |
0020136 | |
Antimitochondrial antibody positivity | 0030167 | |
Cough |
Coughing
|
0012735 |
Endocarditis | 0100584 | |
Hematuria |
Blood in urine
|
0000790 |
Hepatitis |
Liver inflammation
|
0012115 |
Hepatomegaly |
Enlarged liver
|
0002240 |
Enlarged liver and spleen
|
0001433 | |
Decreased immune function
|
0002721 | |
Increased circulating antibody level | 0010702 | |
Maculopapular exanthema | 0040186 | |
Night sweats | 0030166 | |
Pneumonia | 0002090 | |
Purpura |
Red or purple spots on the skin
|
0000979 |
Rheumatoid factor positive | 0002923 | |
Smooth muscle antibody positivity | 0003262 | |
Low platelet count
|
0001873 | |
Vasculitis |
Inflammation of blood vessel
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0002633 |
Weight loss | 0001824 | |
1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
Abnormal left ventricular function | 0005162 | |
Abnormal pulmonary Interstitial morphology |
Abnormality in area between air sacs in lung
|
0006530 |
Amyloidosis | 0011034 | |
Cholecystitis |
Gallbladder inflammation
|
0001082 |
Cryoglobulinemia | 0100778 | |
Encephalitis |
Brain inflammation
|
0002383 |
Lupus anticoagulant | 0025343 | |
Lymphadenopathy |
Swollen lymph nodes
|
0002716 |
0001287 | ||
Myocarditis |
Inflammation of heart muscle
|
0012819 |
Osteomyelitis |
Bone infection
|
0002754 |
Pericardial effusion |
Fluid around heart
|
0001698 |
Pericarditis |
Swelling or irritation of membrane around heart
|
0001701 |
Pleural effusion |
Fluid around lungs
|
0002202 |
Respiratory distress |
Breathing difficulties
Difficulty breathing
[ more ] |
0002098 |
Related diseases
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnosis includes any disease with fever and other constitutional symptoms such as Brucellosis (see this term) and influenza.
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.
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Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
- You can obtain information on this topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is recognized as the lead federal agency for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
- MedlinePlus was designed by the National Library of Medicine to help you research your health questions, and it provides more information about this topic.
- The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information on this condition for patients and caregivers.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
References
- Q fever Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Center for Diseases Control and Prevention. November 13, 2013; https://www.cdc.gov/qfever/symptoms/index.html. Accessed 7/8/2015.