Gestational Psittacosis Resulting in Neonatal Death Identified by Next-Generation RNA Sequencing of Postmortem, Formalin-Fixed Lung Tissue
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy172
Abstract: Abstract Psittacosis is a rare zoonosis that can cause severe disease and adverse outcomes during pregnancy. We identified a previously elusive case of psittacosis causing premature delivery and infant death by next-generation RNA sequencing of… read more here.
Keywords: death; generation rna; psittacosis; rna sequencing ... See more keywords
Clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics of moderate to fulminant psittacosis pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270896
Abstract: Background Psittacosis pneumonia is a community-acquired pneumonia caused by Chlamydia psittaci. It is usually under-diagnosed due to its atypical clinical presentation and lack of routine laboratory tests. Methods To better understand the clinical features, 52… read more here.
Keywords: clinical radiological; pneumonia; psittacosis; psittacosis pneumonia ... See more keywords
[Human Psittacosis: A Case Report].
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DOI: 10.20344/amp.10079
Abstract: Psittacosis is a rare disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, an intracellular bacteria transmitted by contaminated birds. The clinical and radiological presentations are nonspecific. We describe a case of a 42-year-old woman, with known exposure to… read more here.
Keywords: human psittacosis; case; psittacosis; psittacosis case ... See more keywords
Psittacosis Pneumonia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Interhuman Transmission
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s396074
Abstract: Abstract Psittacosis pneumonia is a zoonosis caused by Chlamydia psittacosis infection, mainly resulting from contact with aerosols of birds or poultry’s urine, feces, and excrement. The clinical manifestations range from general symptoms of infection to… read more here.
Keywords: psittacosis; psittacosis pneumonia; diagnosis treatment; transmission ... See more keywords
A cluster of Psittacosis cases in Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China, in 2021
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1044984
Abstract: Introduction Psittacosis, caused by Chlamydia psittaci, is widespread throughout the world. In humans, C. psittaci infection may lead to severe conditions and complications, including sepsis and multiple organ failure. We report a cluster of cases… read more here.
Keywords: zhejiang province; psittacosis cases; cluster psittacosis; psittacosis ... See more keywords
The Application Value of Metagenomic and Whole-Genome Capture Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis and Epidemiological Analysis of Psittacosis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.872899
Abstract: Background To evaluate the value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for the early diagnosis of psittacosis, and to investigate its epidemiology by whole-genome capture. Methods Twenty-one bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood samples of 16… read more here.
Keywords: value metagenomic; psittacosis; next generation; whole genome ... See more keywords
A case report of healthcare-associated psittacosis.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.17241
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Psittacosis is a well-recognized zoonotic infectious disorder caused by Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci). Human-to-human transmission of C. psittaci has rarely been reported previously, especially in the case of healthcare-associated infections. CASE REPORT A 32-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: psittacosis; healthcare associated; case report; healthcare ... See more keywords