A red rash tends to appear. Frequently appearing on the abdomen. A sore throat, and yellow spots can be seen inside the mouth. Also, swollen lymph nodes would be present.
Q fever is diagnosed by demonstrating that the patient's immune system is making increasing numbers of antibodies (special immune cells) against markers (antigens) that are found on C. burnetii.
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