Q fever

Q fever, caused by <i>Coxiella burnetii</i>, is a bacterial zoonosis with a wide clinical spectrum that can be life-threatening and, in some cases, can become chronic.

Osteoarthritis

Degeneration (wear and tear) of articular cartilage, i.e., of the joint surface. Joint degeneration may be accompanied by osteophytes (bone overgrowth), narrowing of the joint space, regions of sclerosis at the joint surface, or joint deformity.


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1631356
 FEMALE Adult
[Coxiella burnetii osteoarthritis].
Perez Ortola R, Fernandez Penalba G, Cia Ruiz J, Merino Angulo A.
Rev Clin Esp. 1992;191(1):25-6.
A case of a 25-year-old female characterized by febrile osteoarthritis and arthromyalgias as the only clinical manifestation of a Q fever is discussed.