Q fever

Q fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

Looking into Q fever? See the lab tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Q fever, and learn what each one measures.
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Medications

Drugs labeled for Q fever

4 medication ingredients list an association with q fever in current FDA labeling.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Q fever

The following symptoms have been associated with Q fever in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Cough

A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....

Respiratory

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....

Digestive

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Hematuria

The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...

Genitourinary, Metabolic, Renal

Jaundice

Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...

Dermatologic, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, Integument

Muscle weakness

Reduced strength of muscles....

General

Myalgia

Pain in muscle....

General

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...

Digestive

Night sweats

Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....

General

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....

Cardiovascular, Immunologic

Skin rash

A red eruption of the skin....

Dermatologic, Immunologic, Integument

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

Tests used to investigate Q fever

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Q fever. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Q fever, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Q fever?

Q fever is a health condition described in medical literature. Q fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Q fever?

Q fever is associated with 16 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Arthralgia, Cough, Depression, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Q fever diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Q fever include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Q fever, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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