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Weerakkody Y, Sharma R, Luong D, et al. Psittacosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 14 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-66801
Psittacosis, also known as ornithosis, refers to a disease caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci, which is transmitted to humans predominantly from birds.
Epidemiology
Occupations such as bird owners, veterinarians, breeders and sellers of birds, and commercial poultry processors are considered to be at increased risk.
Clinical presentation
While 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 a rapid and specific diagnosis.
See also
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3. Elliott JH. Psittacosis. A flu like syndrome. (2001) Australian family physician. 30 (8): 739-41. Pubmed
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4. Gregory DW, Schaffner W. Psittacosis. (1997) Seminars in respiratory infections. 12 (1): 7-11. Pubmed
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