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Document Details : Title: Atypical pneumonia due to Chlamydophila Psittaci: 3 case reports and review of literature Author(s): FRAEYMAN A, BOEL A, VAN VAERENBERGH K, DE BEENHOUWER H Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 65 Issue: 3 Date: 2010 Pages: 192-196 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.65.3.1002408 Abstract : Chlamydophila psittaci is the causative agent of psittacosis or ornithosis. The disease is transmitted to men predominantly from birds. Most commonly noted symptoms are fever, headache and cough, but a number of other symptoms or complications may arise such as renal impairment, hepatitis or neurological symptoms. In this article 3 cases of psittacosis are presented, with a review of the literature with emphasis on laboratory diagnosis. |
