Q Fever Symptoms: Recognizing Signs & Severity

The symptoms of Q fever can range from mild to severe, and some people may not experience any symptoms at all. Mild symptoms may include:

- Fever

- Chills

- Headache

- Muscle aches

- Fatigue

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

Severe symptoms may include:

- Severe pneumonia

- Inflammation of the heart (endocarditis)

- Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)

- Kidney failure

- Death

Q fever can also cause chronic fatigue syndrome, which is a long-term condition that can cause extreme tiredness and a variety of other symptoms.