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  • Title: Three cases of atypical pneumonia caused by Chlamydophila psittaci.
    Author: Chau S, Tso EY, Leung WS, Fung KS.
    Journal: Hong Kong Med J; 2015 Jun; 21(3):272-5. PubMed ID: 26045070.
    Abstract:
    Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. The most common presentation is atypical pneumonia. Three cases of pneumonia of varying severity due to psittacosis are described. All patients had a history of avian contact. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular detection of Chlamydophila psittaci in respiratory specimens. The cases showed good recovery with doxycycline treatment. Increased awareness of psittacosis can shorten diagnostic delay and improve patient outcomes.
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