Multi-organ failure with necrotic skin lesions due to infection with Chlamydia psittaci.

Int J Infect Dis

Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address:

Published: May 2021

Presented is a patient with dyspnea and painful ulcers finally resulting in multi-organ failure. A detailed history resulted in positive PCR testing for Chlamydia psittaci. We emphasize the importance of a definitive history in establishing the correct diagnosis. When clinicians observe dyspnea with multi-organ failure, they should be aware of psittacosis.

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