Title of article :
Endocarditis Caused by Coxiella burnetii: A Case Report in Western Iran
Author/Authors :
Afrasiabian ، Shahla Zoonoses Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Esmaeili ، Saber Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics - Research Centre for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Hajibagheri ، Katayon Department of Infectious Diseases - Faculty of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Hadizadeh ، Nooshin Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Lotfi ، Gohar Department of Infectious Diseases - Faculty of Medicine - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Veysi ، Arshad Zoonoses Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Q fever is a contagious zoonotic disease which is caused by a gram-negative and an intracellular coccobacillus known as Coxiella burnetii that ticks play role in its transmission. Endocarditis is the most common consequence of chronic Q fever. Methods: Here we report a case of endocarditis caused by Q fever. The patient is a 67-year-old, and she had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and aortic valve replacement surgery. Results: The result of echocardiography showed a suspicious mass (Vegetation) on the implanted valve. Based on laboratory and clinical assessments, endocarditis caused by C. burnetii was the final diagnosis. Conclusion: Q fever is a tick-transmitted pathogen that has been known as an important cause of culture-negative endocarditis in Iran, and more attention needed to be paid to this disease in Iran by the healthcare system and physicians.
Keywords :
Q fever , Coxiella burnetii , Endocarditis , Kurdistan , Iran
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
