Acute Q fever in pregnancy: report and literature review.
Acute Q fever in pregnancy is uncommon, but is probably underrecognized. It results in a significant risk of adverse pregnancy outcome and also predisposes to the development of chronic Q fever in the mother. Here, we review the clinical features, epidemiology, treatment and follow-up of acute Q fever in pregnancy. The potential for transmission of Coxiella to the neonate and birthing suite staff will also be highlighted.
Denman
J
J
Department of Internal Medicine, Toowoomba Hospital, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Jason_Denman@health.qld.gov.au
Woods
M
M
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011778:Q Fever / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult