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Fulminant psittacosis

N P Byrom, J Walls, H J Mair

    Lancet (London, England)
    |February 17, 1979
    PubMed
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    Two patients died from psittacosis, a severe infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, due to delayed diagnosis and a virulent strain. Enhanced import restrictions and notifiable disease status are recommended for psittacine birds.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Psittacosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci, can lead to severe illness and death.
    • Human infections are typically associated with exposure to infected psittacine birds (parrots, cockatiels, etc.).
    • Rarely, person-to-person or fomite transmission of psittacosis has been reported.