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A Case Report of Chlamydia psittaci Infective Endocarditis Complicated With Pneumonia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci and is commonly found in birds and poultry. Human infection is uncommon, and most cases are sporadic. Infection of extrapulmonary organs by Chlamydia psittaci is extremely rare. A rare case of infective endocarditis complicated by pneumonia caused by Chlamydia psittaci was reported, which was diagnosed using metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS). The patient recovered after receiving appropriate anti‐infective treatment. Discussion on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease based on recent literature reports aimed to improve the prognosis of similar patients and enhance the understanding of clinicians.

Source: Case Reports in Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1155/crdi/7536462

Authors: Dongmei Zhao, Li Zhang, Qiulin Sun, Jun Cheng

Institutions: Anhui Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790