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More dangerous than the flu! Two cases have been confirmed in Jiaxing!
2025-07-05 00:17
(Reprinted from: Nanhu Evening News)
Recently, the respiratory department of Haining People's Hospital received two special patients. They initially showed high fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms. Who would have thought that the culprit was a little-known infectious disease - psittacosis . Yesterday morning, the reporter learned that after emergency treatment at Haining People's Hospital, the patients are now out of danger. The doctor said that the "scapegoat" of this disease is not just parrots, but common swallows, chickens and ducks at home, and even pet cats and dogs may be in danger, and I hope everyone will pay attention to it.
Uncle Zhang (pseudonym), 67 years old, is in good health. His biggest hobby is raising swallows at home. When he is free, he likes to move a small stool and sit under the eaves of his house to watch the swallows fly lightly. When he is in the mood, he will reach out to feed them and clean the bird's nest, but he rarely wears a mask or gloves, always thinking that these little guys are docile and harmless. But who would have thought that this "closeness" would bury hidden dangers.
Recently, Uncle Zhang suddenly developed a fever, cough, chills, and muscle aches. He thought it was just a common cold and took medicine on his own. Unexpectedly, three days later, his condition took a sharp turn for the worse, his temperature soared to 39.3℃, and he felt chest tightness and shortness of breath to the point where he could hardly breathe. His family rushed him to Haining People's Hospital for treatment. A chest CT scan showed extensive inflammation in both lungs, but all 13 respiratory virus tests were negative. On the third day of hospitalization, Uncle Zhang developed severe pneumonia and was in critical condition.
At the critical moment, when Wang Jiangping, chief physician of the Respiratory Department of Haining People's Hospital, was asking about the patient's medical history, he found the key clue "Swallow" and decisively suspected that Uncle Zhang was infected with Chlamydia psittaci! After targeted medication and precise examination and testing, Uncle Zhang was finally diagnosed with "Psittacosis". Fortunately, due to timely discovery, after 10 days of treatment, Uncle Zhang was out of danger.
Coincidentally, 58-year-old Haining resident Mr. Ma (pseudonym) also recently developed similar symptoms to Mr. Zhang due to contact with small animals. He initially thought it was a cold, but his self-medication did not help. He rushed to Haining People's Hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with psittacosis. After emergency treatment, he is now out of danger.
What exactly is the origin of “parrot fever”?
Doctors said that this is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci with symptoms similar to those of influenza and can be life-threatening. The incubation period of this disease is generally 7-15 days, and can be up to 45 days. The onset is acute, and it manifests as high fever, cough, chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, chills, headache and muscle aches. The clinical symptoms are very similar to those of influenza. Severe patients can develop pneumonia, myocarditis, and even multiple organ failure. Due to the non-specificity of its clinical manifestations, it is easy to cause misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Fortunately, "Psittacosis" is not sensitive to penicillins and cephalosporins. Tetracyclines (such as doxycycline, minocycline) and macrolides (such as azithromycin) are the first choice drugs. Early treatment can significantly improve symptoms, and the course of treatment is usually 10-14 days.
Doctors say that although the name of "psittacosis" contains "parrot", "in fact, poultry such as chickens, ducks, pigeons, and even mammals such as cats and dogs may carry the bacteria." Although this is an infectious disease, there is no need to panic because human-to-human transmission is extremely rare. The main risk still comes from contact with animals . For example, when people come into contact with infected animal feces or secretions, or inhale the raised germs and dust, they may be infected.
How to avoid parrot fever?
Doctors said that in order to avoid contact with the source of infection, birds should be purchased from regular quarantined places, and try to avoid places with dense poultry populations, such as live poultry markets and farms. In terms of personal protection, personal protection should be taken into account when contacting birds to reduce the chance of being caught, bitten or scratched; when cleaning bird cages or feces, it is recommended to wear masks and gloves in a standardized manner, and wash hands in time after handling. In terms of strengthening environmental management, bird cages and utensils should be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and good ventilation should be maintained. In terms of observing the health of birds, if birds have diarrhea, red eyes, or poor appetite, they should be isolated and treated in time.
"Although 'parrot fever' is uncommon, it can be serious once you develop a serious illness! If you develop symptoms such as fever and cough within 1 to 2 weeks after contact with birds, be sure to tell your doctor that you have been in contact with birds." The doctor once again reminded us to stay away from the threat of "bird plague" and to take precautions in our daily lives.
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2025-07-05 00:17
(Reprinted from: Nanhu Evening News)
It looks like an ordinary "cold".
But it almost cost two lives!
Recently, the respiratory department of Haining People's Hospital received two special patients. They initially showed high fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms. Who would have thought that the culprit was a little-known infectious disease - psittacosis . Yesterday morning, the reporter learned that after emergency treatment at Haining People's Hospital, the patients are now out of danger. The doctor said that the "scapegoat" of this disease is not just parrots, but common swallows, chickens and ducks at home, and even pet cats and dogs may be in danger, and I hope everyone will pay attention to it.
Uncle Zhang (pseudonym), 67 years old, is in good health. His biggest hobby is raising swallows at home. When he is free, he likes to move a small stool and sit under the eaves of his house to watch the swallows fly lightly. When he is in the mood, he will reach out to feed them and clean the bird's nest, but he rarely wears a mask or gloves, always thinking that these little guys are docile and harmless. But who would have thought that this "closeness" would bury hidden dangers.
Recently, Uncle Zhang suddenly developed a fever, cough, chills, and muscle aches. He thought it was just a common cold and took medicine on his own. Unexpectedly, three days later, his condition took a sharp turn for the worse, his temperature soared to 39.3℃, and he felt chest tightness and shortness of breath to the point where he could hardly breathe. His family rushed him to Haining People's Hospital for treatment. A chest CT scan showed extensive inflammation in both lungs, but all 13 respiratory virus tests were negative. On the third day of hospitalization, Uncle Zhang developed severe pneumonia and was in critical condition.
At the critical moment, when Wang Jiangping, chief physician of the Respiratory Department of Haining People's Hospital, was asking about the patient's medical history, he found the key clue "Swallow" and decisively suspected that Uncle Zhang was infected with Chlamydia psittaci! After targeted medication and precise examination and testing, Uncle Zhang was finally diagnosed with "Psittacosis". Fortunately, due to timely discovery, after 10 days of treatment, Uncle Zhang was out of danger.
Coincidentally, 58-year-old Haining resident Mr. Ma (pseudonym) also recently developed similar symptoms to Mr. Zhang due to contact with small animals. He initially thought it was a cold, but his self-medication did not help. He rushed to Haining People's Hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with psittacosis. After emergency treatment, he is now out of danger.
What exactly is the origin of “parrot fever”?
Doctors said that this is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci with symptoms similar to those of influenza and can be life-threatening. The incubation period of this disease is generally 7-15 days, and can be up to 45 days. The onset is acute, and it manifests as high fever, cough, chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, chills, headache and muscle aches. The clinical symptoms are very similar to those of influenza. Severe patients can develop pneumonia, myocarditis, and even multiple organ failure. Due to the non-specificity of its clinical manifestations, it is easy to cause misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Fortunately, "Psittacosis" is not sensitive to penicillins and cephalosporins. Tetracyclines (such as doxycycline, minocycline) and macrolides (such as azithromycin) are the first choice drugs. Early treatment can significantly improve symptoms, and the course of treatment is usually 10-14 days.
Doctors say that although the name of "psittacosis" contains "parrot", "in fact, poultry such as chickens, ducks, pigeons, and even mammals such as cats and dogs may carry the bacteria." Although this is an infectious disease, there is no need to panic because human-to-human transmission is extremely rare. The main risk still comes from contact with animals . For example, when people come into contact with infected animal feces or secretions, or inhale the raised germs and dust, they may be infected.
How to avoid parrot fever?
Doctors said that in order to avoid contact with the source of infection, birds should be purchased from regular quarantined places, and try to avoid places with dense poultry populations, such as live poultry markets and farms. In terms of personal protection, personal protection should be taken into account when contacting birds to reduce the chance of being caught, bitten or scratched; when cleaning bird cages or feces, it is recommended to wear masks and gloves in a standardized manner, and wash hands in time after handling. In terms of strengthening environmental management, bird cages and utensils should be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and good ventilation should be maintained. In terms of observing the health of birds, if birds have diarrhea, red eyes, or poor appetite, they should be isolated and treated in time.
"Although 'parrot fever' is uncommon, it can be serious once you develop a serious illness! If you develop symptoms such as fever and cough within 1 to 2 weeks after contact with birds, be sure to tell your doctor that you have been in contact with birds." The doctor once again reminded us to stay away from the threat of "bird plague" and to take precautions in our daily lives.
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