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[A case of psittacosis].
Fukuoka Shika Daigaku Gakkai Zasshi
|January 1, 1990
Summary
A recent pet bird death prompted a psittacosis diagnosis in a 67-year-old woman. Prompt treatment with minocycline led to a full recovery from this avian-borne bacterial infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Zoonotic Diseases
Background:
- Psittacosis, a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, is typically transmitted from birds to humans.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in psittacosis cases.