Question 1

what's the degree of damage for q fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Q (query) fever is a zoonotic (acquired from animals and here especially livestock) most commonly from aerosols related to birthing.  Airborne spread may occur over several miles from a farm.  Initial symptoms of this rickettsial disease are fever, muscle aches, severe headache and cough.  Pneumonia and hepatitis may occur.  Untreated some people can get endocarditis, an infection of the heart.

Question 2

what are the presenting symptoms of q fever?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific: Other than fever, acute q fever (infection with the bacterium coxiella burnetti) can lead to myalgias, fatigue, headaches and sweats.  The list goes on....

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: q fever?

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Q fever: Q fever  =   an infection with  bacterium Coxiella burnetii that usually leads to mild flu-like symptoms.

Question 4

are pins and needles a symptom of  q fever?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Neurologic manifestations of q-fever are uncommon outside of headache, and usually present as aseptic meningitis or encephalomyelitis, but symptoms of peripheral findings like "pins and needles" have been reported, although very rarely.

Question 5

can acupressure, reflex or massage help cure q fever?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Q fever is an infection caused by coxiella burnetii which usually causes acute respiratory disease but can cause a variety of chronic features.  None of these maneuvers are likely to cure the infection but may alleviate some symptoms.

Question 6

i was just diagnosed with chronic q fever. i had an echocardiogram that showed trace regurgitation in the tricuspid valve. my doctors don't seem to think it's important but it seems important to me, considering the diagnosis and my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: You did not mention any symptoms. You ought to be treated in conjunction by an infectious disease and cardiologist. Suggest that you see them and ask all questions about your disease, its treatment and why when you do that.

Question 7

why does overtiredness cause fevers?

Accepted Answer

Likely vice versa: More than likely fever is causing fatigue.  Fever is often an indication that the body is trying to fight off an infection of some kind--the infection or other stress on the body produces fatigue.

Question 8

what causes fever in a child?

Accepted Answer

Countless: There are countless causes for fever in a child. Teething in infants and common infections are highest on the list at this age bracket. Remember that fever is not  a dangerous or bad thing for your child. Its simply a weapon your body uses to fight the problem. Fever is a normal reaction to illness. Most fevers are caused by benign issues, see your pcp in order to find the root cause of the fever.

Question 9

what in your body actually causes a fever?

Accepted Answer

Brain regulator: Your body temperature is regulated by an area in your brain called the hypothalamus. Blood flows past this area constantly & the sensors decide from that input whether you need to perspire & release heat or generate fever to speed your metabolism & fight an illness.

Question 10

can e cigs cause fever?

Accepted Answer

Should not: They should not cause a fever.

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