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  • Title: Severe human psittacosis requiring artificial ventilation: case report and review.
    Author: Verweij PE, Meis JF, Eijk R, Melchers WJ, Galama JM.
    Journal: Clin Infect Dis; 1995 Feb; 20(2):440-2. PubMed ID: 7742452.
    Abstract:
    Severe respiratory failure is an uncommon manifestation of psittacosis. We describe a patient with psittacosis who developed severe respiratory failure and required artificial ventilation. We also review 11 cases reported in the English-language literature over the past 30 years. A history of exposure to birds was reported in 10 of 12 cases and remains the most significant risk factor. Severe hypoxemia or renal impairment was associated with a poor prognosis. Eight patients died of psittacosis or related complications of the infection. Diagnostic aspects, clinical manifestations, and management options are discussed.
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