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This study aims to assess the prevalence and clinical characteristics of Q fever in patients with acute febrile illness.

Q fever in patients with acute febrile illness: a hospital-based study from North India

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This study aims to assess the prevalence and clinical characteristics of Q fever in patients with acute febrile illness.
Conducted a hospital-based study over 18 months
Enrolled patients with fever ≤3 weeks, excluding other infections
Tested serum and whole blood samples for Coxiella burnetii using ELISA and PCR
Analyzed demographic and clinical data with statistical software
15.6% positivity rate for Q fever among 96 patients
Highest positivity in the 31–40 year age group at 45%
Ganderbal and Srinagar districts had the highest prevalence at 35.3% and 18.5%, respectively
PCR provided better early detection than serological assays
IgG phase II ELISA showed better sensitivity (50%) compared to IgM phase II ELISA (25%)

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Hospital-based study reports frequency of Q fever in acute febrile illness, suggesting improved diagnostics are crucial.

Qayoom et al. (2026) studied this question.

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