Question 1

what's the degree of damage for q fever?

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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

i have a fever of 102. what medicine should i take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen can be effectively used to help control fever in adults(if no other contraindications), but should avoid aspirin in children.

Question 8

which medicine to cure my flu/fever is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Flu: Certain antivirals are useful in influenza but are not otc and must be taken in the first 2 to 3 days. Ask your doc.

Question 9

what over-the-counter medicine good for a cold and fever?

Accepted Answer

I like Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Alternate with Motrin for fever.    Plain Robitussin (guaifenesin) for cold symptoms.  And stay well hydrated.   If symptoms worsen.  See your doctor

Question 10

should you always give a child medicine to lower a mild fever?

Accepted Answer

No: In children, a fever (temperature above 100.4 f or 38 c) is usually an indication of an illness. Many doctors believe that fever is one of the ways the body fights off the infection. Fever activates the immune system and makes it harder for the infection to survive. My advice generally is to treat the child, not the fever. If he feels bad, treat. If not, don't. See a doctor if the fever persists.

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Can acupressure, reflex or massage help cure q fever?

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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?

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I have a fever of 102. what medicine should i take?

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Should you always give a child medicine to lower a mild fever?

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