Chronicles from the Nest: A Case of Psittacosis in India.

Psittacosis is a rare zoonotic disease caused by a gram-negative obligate intracellular bacterium , which is transmitted through contact with infected birds. It comprises approximately 1% of all community-acquired pneumonia cases. However, this can be just the tip of the iceberg pertaining to the lack of routine testing and awareness of this disease entity, thereby requiring a high index of suspicion for its diagnosis.

Recurrent idiopathic pancreatitis complicating as emphysematous pancreatitis and gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare case report.

Emphysematous pancreatitis (EP) is a rare and potentially fatal condition of the pancreas. It is associated with gas-forming bacteria and is characterized by the presence of gas in or around the pancreas. It is identified by a computed tomography scan of the abdomen.