Chapter 14, Problem 3CAE

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Chlamydia psittaci bacteria causes fever and associated illness in the humans.

Case summary:

A 49-year old man on February7, he handled a parakeet with a respiratory illness. On March 9, he experienced intense pain his legs, followed by severe chills and headaches. On March 16, he had chest pains cough, and diarrhea, and his temperature was 40 degree Celsius. Appropriate antibiotics were administered on March 17, and his fever subsided within 12 hours. He continued taking antibiotics for 14 days.