Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8820318 | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Yannick Vande Weygaerde, Charlot Versteele, Elke Thijs, Anton De Spiegeleer, Jerina Boelens, Daisy Vanrompay, Eva Van Braeckel, Karim Vermaelen,