This protocol covers adults presenting with acute Q fever — a bacterial infection that requires prompt, structured treatment to achieve rapid fever resolution and prevent progression to serious complications.
A defined course of oral antibiotic therapy is the recommended first-line approach for most adults with acute Q fever. The complete regimen — including agent selection, course length, and any clinical decision points — is available in the full protocol.
Doxycycline is the recommended first-line treatment for most adults with Q fever.
If the patient is treated within the first 3 days of the disease, fever generally subsides within the first 72 hours of antibiotic therapy.
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