Case Report

Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen Due to Q Fever

Authors: ABDUL H. KAZEMY MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT &NA; Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare complication of acute Q fever infection. Only two cases have been reported, both in Europe. This is the first reported case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen caused by acute Q fever in the United States.

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