psittacosis
Metagenomic
diagnosis of severe psittacosis using multiple sequencing platforms. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan of a 60-year-old woman with severe pneumonia demonstrated large areas of consolidation in the right lung, ill-defined consolidation in the left lung, partial tracheobronchial stenosis in both lungs, and polyglandular mediastinal lymphadenopathy
A case of
chlamydia psittaci caused severe pneumonia and meningitis diagnosed by metagenome next-generation sequencing and clinical analysis: a case report and literature review. Chest computed tomography scan at admission (A), 14d later (B), 22d later (C) and 47d later (D)
Psittacosis, also known as ornithosis, refers to a disease caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci, is transmitted to humans predominantly from birds. Occupations such as bird owners, veterinarians, breeders and sellers of birds, and commercial poultry processors are considered to be at increased risk.
While a pneumonia is the most common manifestation, all organ systems can be involved.
Serology remains the mainstay of diagnosis; however, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques can also offer rapid and specific diagnosis.
See also
Siehe auch:
Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu Ornithose: