Ornithosis

Ornithosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate ornithosis: High fever Chills Conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis) Cephalgia (headache) Myalgia (muscle pain) Exanthema (skin rash), uncharacteristic. Dry irritating cough Chest pain (chest pain) Splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen) Progressions without characteristic symptoms are also possible. In malignant (malignant) changes in the area of the tear ducts should be thought … Ornithosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Ornithosis: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Chlamydia psittaci occurs in infected birds primarily in respiratory secretions and feces and in feathers. Transmission to humans occurs aerogenically, that is, by airborne route. Also possible is transmission by direct contact. Etiology (causes) Behavioral causes Direct contact with infected birds Contact with contaminated dust

Ornithosis: Therapy

General measures When ornithosis or psittacosis occurs, workers should wear protective clothing and mouth and nose protection If fever occurs in persons after contact with potentially infected animals, an appropriate examination of humans and animals should be initiated Contact persons of potentially infected persons do not need to take protective measures In case of a … Ornithosis: Therapy

Ornithosis: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of ornithosis. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you have contact with birds? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms have you noticed? Do you have a fever? If … Ornithosis: Medical History

Ornithosis: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by ornithosis: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Atypical pneumonia (pneumonia). Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle). Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Sepsis (blood poisoning)

Ornithosis: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae (white part of the eye) [conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva); exanthem (rash), uncharacteristic] Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Examination of the lungs Auscultation (listening) … Ornithosis: Examination

Ornithosis: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Pathogen detection by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) from respiratory tract specimens (special laboratory). Antibody detection (Chlamydophila psittaci antibodies) in serum by microimmunofluorescence test. Direct or indirect detection of Chlamydia psittaci must be reported by name if the evidence indicates acute infection (Act on the Prevention and Control … Ornithosis: Test and Diagnosis

Ornithosis: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax/chest), in two planes.