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  • Title: Acalculous cholecystitis: an unusual presentation of acute Q fever masquerading as infectious endocarditis.
    Author: Ergas D, Abdul-Hai A, Sthoeger ZM.
    Journal: Am J Med Sci; 2008 Oct; 336(4):356-7. PubMed ID: 18854682.
    Abstract:
    We report here a patient with acute Q fever-related acalculous cholecystitis, who presented with prolonged fever, valvular abnormalities, and positive serology for Q fever phase 1 antigens, features suggesting chronic Q fever endocarditis. The pathogenesis of this rare presentation of Q fever is discussed.
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