Abstract
Objective: To describe a rare case of acute Q fever with tache noire. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 51-year-old man experienced acute Q fever showing tache noire, generally considered a pathognomonic sign of Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) and MSF-like illness, but not a clinical feature of Q fever. The patient was treated with doxycycline 100 mg every 12 h. Conclusion: In the Mediterranean area, tache noire should be considered pathognomonic of MSF but it should not rule out Q fever. Clinical diagnosis should be supported by accurate laboratory diagnostic tests to guide proper management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 92-94 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Medical Principles and Practice |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Mediterranean spotted fever
- Q fever
- Tache noire
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)