Fiebre Q aguda con hepatitis autoinmune y anticuerpos antifosfolípido secundarios

Abstract

Q fever is a worldwide infection caused by Coxiella burnetti. The acute form of this condition usually produces pneumonia and hepatitis through the direct effect of Coxiella burnetti on the involved organs. Here we describe the presence of autoimmune hepatitis and antiphospholipid antibodies as a transitory complication of this infection. These manifestations are probably more frequent than thought and they maybe underdiagnosed; so this report could be important for a deeper knowledge about Q fever and its complications.