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Psittacosis

Case Definition

Clinically compatible illness with laboratory confirmation by

  • isolation of Chlamydophila psittaci by culture (must be performed in level 3 laboratory) from respiratory specimens or blood OR
  • PCR from respiratory specimens or blood OR
  • fourfold or greater rise in antibody in specimens taken at least 2 weeks apart
SOURCE: Psittacosis ( )
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