Outbreak of Q fever among US military in Western Iraq, June-July 2005

Dennis J. Faix, Dustin J. Harrison, Mark S. Riddle, Andrew F. Vaughn, Samuel L. Yingst, Kenneth Earhart, Glenn Thibault

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e65-e68
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume46
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2008
Externally publishedYes

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