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Psittacosis
Alternate Names : Chlamydia Psittaci, Chlamydial Pneumonia, Ornithosis
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Lungs
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The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.
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Respiratory System
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Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.
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• Definition
• Psittacosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Psittacosis Symptoms & Signs
• Psittacosis Prevention
• Psittacosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Psittacosis Treatment
• Psittacosis Prognosis
• Psittacosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Chlamydia
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Tests & Exams
• Antibody Titer
• Blood Culture
• Chest X-Ray
• Thoracic CT
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• Breathing Difficulty
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle Aches
• Systemic
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