recently
Ms. Li, 60, of Nanjing, developed symptoms of fever
At first, I thought it was a cold and didn't care
I didn't expect it to get worse and worse
General weakness, hearing loss
He was sent to the emergency department of the Zhongda Hospital affiliated to Southeast University
Carry out rescue
Ms. Lee had a fever for 11 days
Creatinine is significantly elevated
Has exceeded the normal value of more than ten times
There are severe abnormalities in kidney function
Doctors suspect
Ms. Lee suffered from a disease similar to psittacosis
Department of Emergency Medicine, Cuo-da Hospital, Southeast University
Deputy Chief Physician Xu Changsheng introduced
Ms. Li has many birds in her home
There are parrots, birds, thrushes and hibiscus birds
These birds often peck at their food
Genetically tested for etiology
Ms. Lee was diagnosed with psittacosis
After symptomatic treatment
Ms. Li is in stable condition
At present, the indicators have returned to normal
Doctor introduction
Psittacosis is also known as bird fever
It is caused by Chlamydia psittaci
This chlamydia is mainly transmitted between a variety of birds
Occasionally transmitted to humans by carrier animals
Common symptoms include fever, headache,
General weakness, difficulty breathing, etc
Severe ones can cause multi-organ failure
Resulting in death
contact with parrots with pathogens or illness,
Secretions from other birds or poultry
or excreta contaminated environment, feathers and dust,
Slaughter of live poultry, etc
all may be infected with psittacosis
Doctor reminds
People who raise animals such as birds
Personal protection should be taken
Gloves and a medical surgical mask should be worn on contact
If there is high fever and general weakness after keeping birds at home
Seek medical attention promptly
And inform the doctor about the bird breeding
Avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment
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