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Case Report: Clinical analysis of a cluster outbreak of chlamydia psittaci pneumonia
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis of clustered cases of psittacosis pneumonia.MethodWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of a cluster outbreak of psittacosis pneumonia.
Yinxia Wu +6 more
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Fulminant psittacosis complicated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome: a case report [PDF]
The cases of fulminant psittacosis complicated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) have been rarely reported in China. In this article, clinical manifestations and treatment of a patient with fulminant psittacosis complicated with MODS were ...
Qian Xueqin, Wang Yi, Zhang Huitao, Shen Dezhi, Huang Kaizhuang, Zhu Yaoli
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of a family cluster of psittacosis: A case report
Psittacosis accounts for 1–2 % of community-acquired pneumonia. In recent years, reports of psittacosis are increasing. Most reported cases of psittacosis are sporadic.
Jing Cao +7 more
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A 48-year-old male was admitted with severe community-acquired pneumonia after a family visit to turkey. Upon specific questioning he reported having close contact to a tame budgerigar. Sputum PCR for Chlamydia psittaci turned positive. After treatment adaptation to doxycycline he quickly improved.
Luzia, Veletzky +3 more
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A case report of healthcare-associated psittacosis
Introduction: Psittacosis is a well-recognized zoonotic infectious disorder caused by Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci). Human-to-human transmission of C.
Fei Deng +5 more
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Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher
In humans, psittacosis is primarily a flulike illness following exposure to psittacine birds. In rare cases, pregnant women exposed to Chlamydia psittaci can contract gestational psittacosis: atypical pneumonia, sepsis, and placental insufficiency ...
Daniel M. Jorgensen
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An outbreak of psittacosis at a veterinary school demonstrating a novel source of infection
In November 2014, New South Wales Health was notified of a cluster of respiratory illness in a veterinary school. Active case finding identified another case at a local equine stud. All cases had exposure to the equine fetal membranes of Mare A.
Jocelyn Chan +9 more
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Chlamydia avium‐associated hepatitis in a fancy pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica)
Abstract A 5‐year‐old, male, fancy pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica, 380 g), found dead without prior clinical signs, was submitted for diagnostic postmortem examination. Histologically, the animal exhibited heterophilic to mononuclear hepatitis consistent with avian chlamydiosis; however, Chlamydia psittaci‐specific real‐time polymerase chain ...
Eva Dervas +4 more
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Community‐Acquired Pneumonia Manifested by Acute Abdominal Pain: A Case Report
Pneumonia is a common acute respiratory infection that affects the alveoli and distal airways and typically presents with symptoms such as chest pain, cough, dyspnea, and fever. However, it can also manifest with nonspecific symptoms like abdominal pain. This case report presents a previously healthy 24‐year‐old male who initially presented with severe
Siwar Belhaj Salem +7 more
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