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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Lung biopsies are rarely done for psittacosis; however, macroscopically, the lungs will have lobar and lobular consolidations and hemorrhage. Microscopically, there will be signs of exudation consisting of fibrin, neutrophils, and red blood cells.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Lung biopsies are rarely done for psittacosis; however, macroscopically, the lungs will have lobar and lobular consolidations and hemorrhage. Microscopically, there will be signs of exudation consisting of fibrin, neutrophils, and red blood cells.[1]

References

  1. Yamato H, Segawa K, Tsuda T, Kajiki A, Miyazaki N, Kido M (1992). "[A case of psittacosis with migratory infiltrates]". Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi. 30 (1): 100–5. PMID 1625383.