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To the Editor: The pathogenic role of Coxiella burnetii during pregnancy is controversial. In cattle, sheep, and goats it has been suspected of causing abortion, low birth weight, and prematurity. Cases of Q fever have occasionally been reported during pregnancy in humans¹. We report a case of infection during pregnancy, which was followed by fetal infection and death.

A 26-year-old nurse who was eight weeks pregnant and worked in an intensive care unit presented with fever and cough. A diagnosis of acute Q fever was made on the basis of seroconversion, and she received co-trimoxazole for 21 days. She . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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