Psittacosis can rarely cause a fulminant course. Early diagnosis and prompt therapy can be lifesaving in these patients.
Patient selection: psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci)
Manifestations of fulminant psittacosis:
(1) respiratory failure with severe hypoxemia
(2) acute renal failure
(3) acute pancreatitis
(4) multi-organ failure
A delay in diagnosis, initial misdiagnosis and inappropriate therapy can have serious consequences.
Molecular testing on respiratory tract specimens allows for rapid and specific diagnosis.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology
