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.

Sepsis

Systemic inflammatory response to infection.


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PMID (PMCID)
26385915
 FEMALE Adult
Life-threatening Q fever infection following exposure to kangaroos and wallabies.
Stevenson S, Gowardman J, Tozer S, Woods M.
BMJ Case Rep. 2015;2015:.
A 28-year-old woman, a park ranger, developed acute Q fever with associated sepsis, profound jaundice, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multiorgan failure necessitating prolonged admission to the intensive care unit for ventilatory support.