Chronic Q Fever Presenting as a Contained Rupture of an Infected Native Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report

<i>C. burnetii</i> infection should be considered as a possible pathogen in a case of culture negative INAA. Early diagnosis, open surgical treatment using bovine material and omental flap plasty, prolonged targeted antimicrobial therapy, and follow up assessment with blood samples and computed tomography scans in close cooperation with infectious disease specialists are recommended to improve outcomes in these rare and challenging cases. Case reports such as this contribute to raising clinical awareness and provide valuable insights into the absence of standardised treatment guidelines.