{"product_id":"q-koorts-coxiella-burneti-chronisch","title":"Q-fever (Chronic Coxiella burnetii)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Chronic Q-fever Coxiella Burnetii?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChronic Q-fever is a long-term infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella Burnetii. Unlike the acute form, which is often mild and sometimes goes unnoticed, chronic Q-fever can cause serious complications, such as infections of the heart (endocarditis), blood vessels, and liver damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you be tested for Chronic Q-fever Coxiella Burnetii?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for chronic Q-fever is recommended for individuals previously diagnosed with acute Q-fever but whose symptoms persist or recur, especially if they are at risk of complications such as heart problems. It is also important for early detection and treatment to prevent severe health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test for chronic Q-fever measures the presence and levels of antibodies against Coxiella Burnetii in the blood, indicating a persistent infection. Higher antibody levels may suggest a chronic infection, which requires more intensive treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Chronic Q-fever level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh levels of specific antibodies against Coxiella Burnetii indicate an active chronic Q-fever infection. This requires immediate medical attention, as chronic Q-fever can cause serious and life-threatening complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Chronic Q-fever level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow levels of antibodies may indicate an early infection, successful treatment of chronic Q-fever, or a latent infection that needs close monitoring to prevent possible reactivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoxiella burneti phase 1 IgG and phase 2 IgM) from serum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47733852340570,"sku":"","price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Q-koortsCoxiellaBurnetiChronisch.png?v=1755941772","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/q-koorts-coxiella-burneti-chronisch","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}