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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
In humans, after incubation period of 5-14 days, the symptoms of the disease range from inapparent 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 it typically presents with fever, prominent headache, myalgia, and a nonproductive cough. The mainstay of diagnostic testing is serologic, although molecular techniques increasingly are utilized.
History
In case suspicion of psittacosis, appropriate history is the key for diagnosis and management.
- History of exposure to parrots
- History of handling birds
- Occupational history - cage cleaners , veterinarians
- Recent visit to zoo or bird parks
Symptoms
In psittacosis symptoms are due to secondary bacteremia from reticuloendothelial system(lymph nodes).[1] It is associated with constitutional symptoms like:
Symptoms of pneumonia/respiratory system:
- Dry cough.
- Shortness of breath.
- Blood-tinged sputum at times
- Sore throat
- Epistaxis
Symptoms due to complications/ other symptoms:
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