Baseline characteristics of hospitalized acute Q fever patients from 2007 to 2009 (n = 183) compared with the general Dutch population in the region and nationwide.

COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CVA: cerebrovascular accident; IQR: interquartile range; MHS: Municipal Health Service.aUnless otherwise indicated, data extracted from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 2008–2011: http://statline.cbs.nl/statweb/(website accessed 2013 July 30) [27].bInformation missing for nine cases.cInformation missing for 18 cases.dInformation missing for three cases.ePrevalence in 2007, data extracted from National Public Health Compass: http://www.nationaalkompas.nl/gezondheid-en-ziekte/ziekten-en-aandoeningen/hartvaatstelsel/hartfalen/cijfers-hartfalen-prevalentie-incidentie-en-sterfte-uit-de-vtv-2010/(website accessed 2013 July 30) [26].f20-years prevalence in 2009, data extracted from Comprehensive Cancer Centre the Netherlands (IKNL): http://www.cijfersoverkanker.nl/(website accessed 2013 July 30) [25].