Three Cases of Atypical Pneumonia with <i>Chlamydia psittaci</i>: The Role of Laboratory Vigilance in the Diagnosis of Psittacosis

Three Cases of Atypical Pneumonia with <i>Chlamydia psittaci</i>: The Role of Laboratory Vigilance in the Diagnosis of Psittacosis

<i>Chlamydia psittaci</i> is an established zoonotic agent causing respiratory disease in humans. An infection often remains asymptomatic but can also result in flu-like illness, pneumonia or even multi-organ failure. This paper describes three patients, hospitalised at AZ Sint-Lucas Hos...

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Main Authors: Sophie Missault, Anne De Meyst, Jan Van Elslande, Anne-Marie Van den Abeele, Elke Steen, Jos Van Acker, Daisy Vanrompay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
psittacosis
<i>Chlamydia psittaci</i>
atypical pneumonia
zoonosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/1/65

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