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Co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci and Tropheryma whipplei: A case report

Zhu-Man Du1, Pei Chen2

  • 1Respiratory and Critical Care Discipline, Clinical Medicine College, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

World Journal of Clinical Cases
|November 10, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

A rare co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci and Tropheryma whipplei was diagnosed using targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS). This early detection and moxifloxacin treatment led to significant patient recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Co-infection with Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci) and Tropheryma whipplei (T. whipplei) is uncommon.
  • Accurate pathogen identification is crucial for managing severe or treatment-resistant infections.
  • Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) offers rapid and precise microbial diagnosis for various infectious diseases.
Keywords:
Case reportChlamydia psittaciInfectious diseasesTargeted next generation sequencingTropheryma whipplei

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