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The research aims to explore the clinical features and diagnostic challenges of Q fever in patients in Oman.

P-1704. Q Fever in Adults: A Comprehensive Overview of Clinical Symptoms and Diagnostic Approaches for Coxiella burnetii in Muscat Oman

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The research aims to explore the clinical features and diagnostic challenges of Q fever in patients in Oman.
Retrospective descriptive study at Royal Hospital, Oman (2017–2021)
Assessment of patients tested for Q fever using ELISA, IFA, and PCR
Collection of demographic, clinical, treatment, and outcome data
Twenty confirmed cases of Q fever identified, primarily in rural young females
Patients presented with nonspecific fever, pneumonia, and endocarditis
14 patients progressed to chronic Q fever requiring prolonged treatment and management

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Retrospective review highlights Q fever's diverse symptoms and complications, emphasizing need for better diagnosis in non-endemic areas.

Sidairi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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