Psittacosis infection and tracheobronchomalacia in a patient undergoing thyroidectomy

Dixon, Luke; Díaz‐Cano, Salvador; Schulte, Klaus–Martin

doi:10.1136/bcr.07.2011.4516

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“…Infections in humans range from unapparent subclinical to the onset of systemic inflammation and severe pneumonia. Other onset of the symptoms have scarcely been reported [27][28][29][30] . Main source of the disease are infected birds, rarely other animals [31][32] .…”

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Prevalence and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Chlamydia in Croatia

Tomić

Gottstein

Lukač

et al. 2020

Infektol. glas. (Online)

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Background: Zoonotic Chlamydia (C.) psittaci, can be found in different bird species, but also in other animals and humans. Recently, new species have been described, as C. gallinacea and C. avium, changing the perspective of a single causative agent of avian chlamydiosis. Genotypes of C. psittaci differ, according to their pathogenicity, and the ones isolated from parrots, turkeys and ducks are particularly pathogenic to bird breeders or owners, veterinarians, poultry farms and slaughterhouse workers. Infections in humans may pass unapparent or to the onset of systemic lung inflammation. Asymptomatic infection is most commonly found in birds, but acute systemic or chronic infections are also possible. Material and Methods: Presence of C. psittaci in birds in Croatia must be reported by law, and all registered flocks of pigeons, parrots and other birds must be examined once, and pet shops at least twice a year. In the period from 2008 to 2017, a total of 3283 avian samples were examined by real-time PCR and the presence of Chlamydiaceae, C. psittaci and C. gallinacea were detected in faecal samples or swabs. Results and Conclusions: In total, 12% of the samples were found positive for Chlamydiaceae. From the 2015, the presence of C. psittaci has also routinely been determined, whereas 34.01% positive avian samples proved to be C. psittaci. Findings of chlamydia in various avian species indicates the importance of proper implementation of the protective measures, by taking into account the zoonotic potential of chlamydia originating from birds and poultry.

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Prevalence and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Chlamydia in Croatia

Tomić

Gottstein

Lukač

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Infektol. glas. (Online)

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“…Тяжелая степень трахеомаляции препятствует экстубации при проведении искусственной вентиляции легких (ИВЛ) [55,86]. Разрушение хрящевой составляющей стенки трахеи с потерей ее каркасной функции практически всегда присутствует при рубцовом стенозе трахеи (РСТ) [24,26].…”

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Diagnosis and treatment of acquired tracheomalacia in patients with cicatrical tracheal stenosis

Паршин

Koroleva

Mishchenko

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Khir. Z. im. N.I. Pirogova

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Birds of a feather: an uncommon cause of pneumonia and meningoencephalitis

Ionescu¹,

Khare

Kavi

2016

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A 61-year-old man was admitted with a 1-week history of influenza-like symptoms during a period of increased influenza virus activity. He soon developed type 2 respiratory failure and became increasingly drowsy. He later suffered a convulsive episode in the intensive care unit (ICU) which self-terminated. Initial clinical findings suggested community-acquired pneumonia and meningoencephalitis. However, a detailed history revealed that he was a pet bird-keeper, which raised a suspicion of ornithosis. Chlamydia psittaci DNA was detected in sputum by PCR. He was started on appropriate antibiotics and made a full recovery. We present this uncommon cause of pneumonia as an example of the importance of accurate history-taking to ensure a correct diagnosis for optimal management.

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Psittacosis infection and tracheobronchomalacia in a patient undergoing thyroidectomy

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Prevalence and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Chlamydia in Croatia

Prevalence and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Chlamydia in Croatia

Diagnosis and treatment of acquired tracheomalacia in patients with cicatrical tracheal stenosis

Birds of a feather: an uncommon cause of pneumonia and meningoencephalitis

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