Multi-organ failure with necrotic skin lesions due to infection with Chlamydia psittaci
Presented is a patient with dyspnea and painful ulcers finally resulting in multi-organ failure. A detailed history resulted in positive PCR testing for Chlamydia psittaci. We emphasize the importance of a definitive history in establishing the correct diagnosis. When clinicians observe dyspnea with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-05-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122100309X |