Table 1 Demographic and epidemiological characteristics of acute Q fever patients
| Â | Acute Q fever patients |
|---|---|
n = 48 | |
Male, n (%) | 46 (95.8) |
Age, years, median (IQR) | 51.5 (46.3–58.8) |
Underlying diseases | |
 No comorbidity, n (%) | 27 (56.3) |
 Hypertension, n (%) | 13 (27.1) |
 Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 11 (22.9) |
 Congestive heart failure, n (%) | 2 (4.2) |
 Chronic liver disorder, n (%) | 1 (2.1) |
 Cerebrovascular disorder, n (%) | 1 (2.1) |
 Malignancy, n (%) | 3 (6.3) |
Animal contact, n (%) | 4 (8.3) |
Live in rural area, n (%) | 24 (50.0) |
Occupational risk, n (%) | 7 (14.6) |
 Livestock raiser, n (%) | 3 (4.2) |
 Veterinarian, n (%) | 1 (2.1) |
 Farmer, n (%) | 6 (8.3) |