Chlamydia psittaci causing severe pneumonia with an initial complaint of massive watery sputum: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the widespread application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in pathogen detection, the reports of severe Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci) pneumonia are increasing. It is essential to determine the best management of severe C. psittaci pneumonia.

Case description

This report describes a 51-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of expectoration, relative bradycardia, and dyspnea. Lung computed tomography (CT) on day 1 (D1) showed consolidation of the left lower lobe. He was intubated and transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). The symptoms of high fever and progressive dyspnea [the lowest level of arterial partial pressure of oxygen/fractional inspired oxygen (PaO₂/FiO₂): 52 mmHg] persisted o

SUBMITTER: Huang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789907 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature