Recurrent culture-negative endocarditis and osteomyelitis caused by Q
fever in Iran, a case report.
Abstract
In this case report, we are presenting a man with intermittent fever for
three months with a history of aortic and pulmonary valve replacement
and also recurrent blood culture-negative endocarditis. After several
evaluations based on endemic epidemiology, the Real-time PCR and IFA
(indirect immunofluorescence assay) were positive for Q fever.