| Atypical pneumonia due to Chlamydophila psittaci: 3 case reports and review of literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20669788 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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A Fraeyman; A Boel; K Van Vaerenbergh; H De Beenhouwer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta clinica Belgica Volume: 65 ISSN: 0001-5512 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Clin Belg Publication Date: 2010 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-30 Completed Date: 2010-09-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370306 Medline TA: Acta Clin Belg Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 192-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Klinisch Laboratorium afdeling microbiologie, OLV Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium. annelies.fraeyman@gmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Aged Chlamydophila psittaci* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis*, microbiology*, therapy Psittacosis / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy |
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