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Psittacosis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
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
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
References
- ↑ 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.
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