To the Editor: Q fever is a serious disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, and usually occurs in people exposed to livestock. In Australia, acute Q fever generally manifests as nonspecific febrile illness. We report a case of spontaneous splenic rupture as a complication of acute Q fever acquired in Australia.
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- Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC.
Correspondence: ajwade@ausdoctors.net
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