کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
8820318 1609460 2018 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
An unusual presentation of a case of human psittacosis
ترجمه فارسی عنوان
ارائه غیر معمول یک مورد روانپزشکی انسان
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پزشکی ریوی و تنفسی
چکیده انگلیسی
Due to non-specific signs during psittacosis, early detection of the infection and differentiation from hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be challenging. Culture and antibody titers for C. psittaci have a lower sensitivity than PCR-testing due to several factors. We present a case of human psittacosis (presenting as pneumonia) with diagnosis based on clinical findings confirmed by means of nested PCR. This case suggests the added value of PCR in suspect cases despite negative serology. Our current paper underlines the need for a broader implementation of PCR for early diagnosis of human psittacosis and thus early initiation of correct antibiotic treatment with reduction of morbidity and mortality.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports - Volume 23, 2018, Pages 138-142
نویسندگان
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