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Psittacosis in Manitoba.

J C Wilt, H Sayed, W Stackiw

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |May 22, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary

    Psittacosis, a bacterial infection, was diagnosed retrospectively in seven patients with lower respiratory tract infections. Antibiotic treatment was effective, though often delayed, with avian sources identified in most cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Lower respiratory tract infections can be caused by various pathogens, including bacteria like Chlamydia psittaci.
    • Psittacosis, a zoonotic disease, is typically transmitted from birds to humans.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of psittacosis in patients with lower respiratory tract infections.
    • To identify potential sources of psittacosis transmission in the studied population.

    Main Methods:

    • Serological testing of paired blood specimens for antibodies to the psittacosis-human pneumonitis group antigen.
    • Clinical data collection on patient symptoms, illness course, and treatment outcomes.
    • Epidemiological investigation to identify potential avian exposure and infection sources.

    Main Results:

    • Seven out of 200 patients with lower respiratory tract infections showed serological evidence of psittacosis.
    • The illness was characterized by severe, chronic, and recurrent symptoms in affected patients.
    • Avian contacts, including budgerigars and pigeons, were identified as likely sources of infection in most cases.
    • Antibiotic therapy led to recovery, although treatment was often initiated retrospectively and sometimes required repetition.

    Conclusions:

    • Psittacosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections, especially in individuals with avian contact.
    • Retrospective diagnosis can delay appropriate treatment, highlighting the importance of early clinical suspicion.
    • Control of avian reservoirs is crucial for preventing human psittacosis transmission.

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