Pneumonia Caused by Chlamydia psittaci: Case Report

Abstract

Psittacosis, also known as ornithosis, is a condition, caused by Chlamydia psittaci, which usually causes both prominent systemic manifestations and respiratory symptoms. This condition is transmitted to the vast majority of humans by psittaciformes birds.
In this article, we describe a clinical case of a 50-year-old patient, working in an agro-poultry warehouse, who was observed three times due to dyspnea, dry cough, chest pain, general tiredness and fever. Only after she have been submitted to additional tests, the diagnosis of pneumonia to Chlamydia psittaci was revealed.
With this case we aim to stress the fundamental role played by an adequate anamnesis and her importance for a successful diagnosis and concomitant targeted therapy.