Q Fever in Greenland
We report a patient with Q fever endocarditis in a settlement in eastern Greenland (Isortoq, Ammassalik area). Likely animal sources include sled dogs and seals. Q fever may be underdiagnosed in Arctic areas but may also represent an emerging infection.
Published in: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2010
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1603.091220 https://doaj.org/article/bd693ae0b2d8467983861c60ccc06b05 |
Summary: | We report a patient with Q fever endocarditis in a settlement in eastern Greenland (Isortoq, Ammassalik area). Likely animal sources include sled dogs and seals. Q fever may be underdiagnosed in Arctic areas but may also represent an emerging infection. |
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