Multi-organ failure with necrotic skin lesions due to infection with Chlamydia psittaci

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Renske Meijer, Paula van Biezen, Gerrie Prins, Henk-Jan Boiten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Acrocyanosis
Multi-organ failure
Diagnostics
Chlamydia psittaci
Psittacosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122100309X
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Summary: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 multi-organ failure, they should be aware of psittacosis.
ISSN:1201-9712

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