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==History== | ==History== | ||
In a case of suspicion of [[psittacosis]], appropriate history is the key for [[diagnosis]] and management. | In a case of suspicion of [[psittacosis]], appropriate history is the key for [[diagnosis]] and management. Specific area of focused history include: | ||
* History of exposure to [[Parrot fever|parrots]] | * History of exposure to [[Parrot fever|parrots]] | ||
* History of handling [[birds]] | * History of handling [[birds]] | ||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
=== Common Symptoms === | |||
In psittacosis, symptoms are due to secondary [[bacteremia]] from the [[reticuloendothelial system]] ([[lymph nodes]]). Psittacosis is associated with constitutional symptoms like:<ref name="urlPsittacosis - PubMed Health">{{cite web |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001152/ |title=Psittacosis - PubMed Health |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | In psittacosis, symptoms are due to secondary [[bacteremia]] from the [[reticuloendothelial system]] ([[lymph nodes]]). Psittacosis is associated with constitutional symptoms like:<ref name="urlPsittacosis - PubMed Health">{{cite web |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001152/ |title=Psittacosis - PubMed Health |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
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* [[Epistaxis]] | * [[Epistaxis]] | ||
Symptoms due to complications include:<ref name="pmid6331560">{{cite journal| author=Lanham JG, Doyle DV| title=Reactive arthritis following psittacosis. | journal=Br J Rheumatol | year= 1984 | volume= 23 | issue= 3 | pages= 225-6 | pmid=6331560 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=6331560 }} </ref> | === Less Common Symptoms === | ||
Symptoms due to complications that include:<ref name="pmid6331560">{{cite journal| author=Lanham JG, Doyle DV| title=Reactive arthritis following psittacosis. | journal=Br J Rheumatol | year= 1984 | volume= 23 | issue= 3 | pages= 225-6 | pmid=6331560 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=6331560 }} </ref> | |||
* [[Arthralgia|Joint aches]] | * [[Arthralgia|Joint aches]] | ||
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Overview
In humans, after an incubation period of 5-14 days, the symptoms of the disease range from mild illness to systemic illness with severe pneumonia. A history of exposure to birds, while not always present, is a major risk factor for infection. Psittacosis is characterized by a wide range in both disease severity and in spectrum of clinical features, but typically presents with fever, prominent headache, myalgia, and a nonproductive cough.
History
In a case of suspicion of psittacosis, appropriate history is the key for diagnosis and management. Specific area of focused history include:
- History of exposure to parrots
- History of handling birds
- Occupational history - cage cleaners, veterinarians
- Recent visit to a zoo or bird park
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
In psittacosis, symptoms are due to secondary bacteremia from the reticuloendothelial system (lymph nodes). Psittacosis is associated with constitutional symptoms like:[1]
Symptoms of pneumonia/respiratory system:[2][3][4]
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Blood-tinged sputum at times
- Sore throat
- Epistaxis
Less Common Symptoms
Symptoms due to complications that include:[5]
References
- ↑ "Psittacosis - PubMed Health".
- ↑ Verweij PE, Meis JF, Eijk R, Melchers WJ, Galama JM (1995). "Severe human psittacosis requiring artificial ventilation: case report and review". Clin Infect Dis. 20 (2): 440–2. PMID 7742452.
- ↑ Taniguchi H, Mukae H, Ihiboshi H, Ashitani J, Ihi T, Sakamoto A; et al. (1995). "[A case of fulminant psittacosis necessitating mechanical ventilation diagnosed by chlamydial isolation form BALF]". Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 69 (12): 1396–401. PMID 8586893.
- ↑ Garo B, Garre M, Boles JM, Pennec Y, Beaudre F (1987). "[Severe pneumopathy and acute renal insufficiency disclosing Chlamydia psittaci infection: resistance to the treatment with erythromycin]". Ann Med Interne (Paris). 138 (4): 296–7. PMID 3631830.
- ↑ Lanham JG, Doyle DV (1984). "Reactive arthritis following psittacosis". Br J Rheumatol. 23 (3): 225–6. PMID 6331560.