Acute Q Fever Presenting with Multi-Organ Failure: Re-Evaluation of the Initial Diagnosis

  • Noel Lorenzo Villalba Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Maria Belen Alonso Ortiz Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Laura Ros Sanjuan Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Jeronimo Artiles Vizcaino Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Saturnino Suarez Ortega Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2016_000423

Keywords

Raw Milk, multiorgan failure, Q fever

Abstract

We present the case of a 48-year-old man admitted to the critical care unit with atrial fibrillation, and acute heart and kidney failure accompanied by coagulopathy and an abnormal liver test. Initially diagnosed as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, re-evaluation of the case led to the consideration of severe sepsis. Q fever and leptospirosis were the most probable causes and empiric treatment was initiated. A complete recovery was achieved following treatment.

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    • Published: 2016-06-07

    Issue: Vol. 3 No. 4 (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Lorenzo Villalba N, Alonso Ortiz MB, Ros Sanjuan L, Artiles Vizcaino J, Suarez Ortega S. Acute Q Fever Presenting with Multi-Organ Failure: Re-Evaluation of the Initial Diagnosis. EJCRIM 2016;3 doi:10.12890/2016_000423.

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