Chlamydia Psittaci Infection

Healthy Lungs

Diseases & Conditions

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHOct 20, 2020

The topic Chlamydia Psittaci Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Psittacosis.

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Psittacosis is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms affecting humans, which is caused by a microorganism called Chlamydophila psittaci (a gram-negative bacterium)
Psittacosis is commonly contracted from parrots, pigeons and poultry birds (the bacteria causes avian chlamydiosis in these birds), but other birds can also transmit the disease
This condition primarily targets the lungs and damages them, leading to the symptoms of dry cough, fever, chills, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The infection may also progress and affect other organs such as the brain, heart, and liver
Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment for Psittacosis. With proper treatment, Psittacosis has a very good prognosis; the affected individuals can have a full recovery
Psittacosis can be prevented by avoiding exposure to the infected birds

Please find comprehensive information on Psittacosis regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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