Chlamydia Psittaci (Psitacosis)

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  • Chlamydia Psittaci (Psitacosis)

Sites

  • Lung

Etiology

  • Uncommon cause CAP
  • Spread by exposure to parrots & sometimes other birds

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Severe HA
  • 1-2 week incubation
  • Other organ systems as well

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