BACKGROUND Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)is a gram-negative intracellular parasitic pathogenic bacterium that can infect avian and mammalian hosts,including humans.The detection of C.psittaci infections typically reli...BACKGROUND Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)is a gram-negative intracellular parasitic pathogenic bacterium that can infect avian and mammalian hosts,including humans.The detection of C.psittaci infections typically relies on traditional antigen-based immunoassays or serological testing that often lack sensitivity and/or specificity.Metagenomic next generation sequencing(mNGS)is an emerging tool for diagnosis.AIM To demonstrate that mNGS represents a valuable tool for rapid,sensitive,and accurate pathogen detection including C.psittaci infections.METHODS Four cases of psittacosis pneumonia and one case of pediatric psittacosis meningitis were diagnosed between December 2019 and May 2020 using mNGS at Changzhou Second People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University.Patients’clinical characteristics,manifestations,and treatment histories were retrospectively evaluated.RESULTS All five patients had a history of exposure to wild(psittacine or other birds)or domesticated birds(chickens).All patients had a high fever(>39℃)and three of them(60%)experienced organ insufficiency during the disease.The laboratory data showed normal to slightly increased leucocyte and neutrophil counts,and elevated procalcitonin levels in all five cases,and very high C-reactive protein levels in psittacosis pneumonia patients.mNGS identified a potential pathogen,C.psittaci,in patients’bronchoalveolar lavage fluid or cerebrospinal fluid.Computed tomography revealed lung air-space consolidation,pleural thickening,and effusion fluid buildup in psittacosis pneumonia cases,and an arachnoid cyst in the right temporal lobe of the pediatric psittacosis meningitis patient.All patients experienced complete recovery following the administration of targeted antichlamydia therapy.CONCLUSION This study not only demonstrated that mNGS represents a valuable tool for rapid,sensitive,and accurate pathogen detection,but also raised public health concerns over C.psittaci infections.展开更多
Objective Chlamydia psittaci is an avian respiratory pathogen and zoonotic agent. The wide prevalence of C. psittaci poses a threat to the poultry industry and its employees. However, few commercial kits are available...Objective Chlamydia psittaci is an avian respiratory pathogen and zoonotic agent. The wide prevalence of C. psittaci poses a threat to the poultry industry and its employees. However, few commercial kits are available for detecting avian antibodies excluding the in-house ELISA kit. In this study, we developed a novel ELISA kit for detecting antibodies against C. psittaci based on the N-terminal fragment of polymorphic outer membrane protein D （PmpD-N） as the coating antigen. Methods The antigen concentrations, primary antibody, and cut-off value were determined and optimized. The ELISA, designated PmpD-N ELISA, was assessed for sensitivity, specificity, and concordance using sera samples from 48 experimentally infected and 168 uninfected SPF chickens. Results The sensitivity and specificity of PmpD-N ELISA were 97.9%, 100%, respectively, while the concordance was 98.1% as compared to that of MOMP-ELISA. No cross-reaction with positive sera for other avian pathogens was found. Using PmpD-N ELISA, 799/836 clinical samples were positive, including 93.0% and 98.1% positivity in layers and broilers, respectively. Conclusion These data indicate that indirect ELISA with PmpD-N as the antigen candidate is a promising approach for the surveillance of C. psittaci infection.展开更多
Seasonal outbreaks of airsacculitis in China＇s poultry cause great economic losses annually. This study tried to unveil the potential role of Avian metopneumovirus （AM PV）, Ornithobacterium rhinotrocheale （aRT） a...Seasonal outbreaks of airsacculitis in China＇s poultry cause great economic losses annually. This study tried to unveil the potential role of Avian metopneumovirus （AM PV）, Ornithobacterium rhinotrocheale （aRT） and Chlarnydia psittaci （CPS） in avian airsacculitis. A serological investigation of 673 breeder chickens and a case-controlled study of 430 birds were undertaken. Results showed that infection with AMPV, aRT, and CPS was highly associated with the disease. The correlation between AMPV and CPS were positively robust in both layers and broilers. Finally, we determined the co-infection with AMPV, aRT, and CPS was prevalent in the sampled poultry farms suffering from respiratory diseases and the outbreak of airsacculitis was closely related to simultaneous exposure to all three agents.展开更多
BACKGROUND The onset symptoms of people infected by Chlamydia psittaci can mimic the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).However,the differences in laboratory tests and imaging features between psittacosis and COVID-19...BACKGROUND The onset symptoms of people infected by Chlamydia psittaci can mimic the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).However,the differences in laboratory tests and imaging features between psittacosis and COVID-19 remain unknown.AIM To better understand the two diseases and then make an early diagnosis and treatment.METHODS Six patients from two institutions confirmed as psittacosis by high-throughput genetic testing and 31 patients confirmed as COVID-19 were retrospectively included.The epidemiology,clinical characteristics,laboratory tests and computed tomography(CT)imaging features were collected and compared between the two groups.The follow-up CT imaging findings of patients with psittacosis were also investigated.RESULTS The white blood cell count(WBC),neutrophil count and calcium were more likely to be decreased in patients with COVID-19 but were increased in patients with psittacosis(all P=0.000).Lymphocyte count and platelet count were higher in patients with psittacosis than in those with COVID-19(P=0.044,P=0.035,respectively).Lesions in patients with psittacosis were more likely to be unilateral(P=0.001),involve fewer lung lobes(P=0.006)and have pleural effusions(P=0.002).Vascular enlargement was more common in patients with COVID-19(P=0.003).Consolidation in lung CT images was absorbed in all 6 patients.CONCLUSION Psittacosis has the potential for human-to-human transmission.Patients with psittacosis present increased WBC count and neutrophil count and have specific CT imaging findings,including unilateral distribution,less involvement of lung lobes and pleural effusions,which might help us to differentiate it from COVID-19.展开更多
BACKGROUND The co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)and Tropheryma whipplei(T.whipplei)is unusual,and the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is particularly important for patients with severe diseases or ...BACKGROUND The co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)and Tropheryma whipplei(T.whipplei)is unusual,and the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is particularly important for patients with severe diseases or poor experience in treatment.Early identification of pathogens can significantly improve the prognosis of the patients.Targeted next-generation sequencing(tNGS)is currently widely used in clinical practice for various infectious diseases,including respiratory infections,to achieve early,accurate,and rapid microbial diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 40-year-old female patient with a history of contact with parrots who was diagnosed with C.psittaci and T.whipplei infection through bronchial lavage fluid targeted next generation sequencing.After moxifloxacin treatment,the patient's symptoms improved significantly,and the imaging changes were obviously resolved.CONCLUSION Coinfection with C.psittaci and T.whipplei is not common.In this case,timely and accurate identification of both pathogens was achieved using tNGS.Moreover,the efficacy of monotherapy with moxifloxacin was confirmed.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)is a gram-negative intracellular parasitic pathogenic bacterium that can infect avian and mammalian hosts,including humans.The detection of C.psittaci infections typically relies on traditional antigen-based immunoassays or serological testing that often lack sensitivity and/or specificity.Metagenomic next generation sequencing(mNGS)is an emerging tool for diagnosis.AIM To demonstrate that mNGS represents a valuable tool for rapid,sensitive,and accurate pathogen detection including C.psittaci infections.METHODS Four cases of psittacosis pneumonia and one case of pediatric psittacosis meningitis were diagnosed between December 2019 and May 2020 using mNGS at Changzhou Second People’s Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University.Patients’clinical characteristics,manifestations,and treatment histories were retrospectively evaluated.RESULTS All five patients had a history of exposure to wild(psittacine or other birds)or domesticated birds(chickens).All patients had a high fever(>39℃)and three of them(60%)experienced organ insufficiency during the disease.The laboratory data showed normal to slightly increased leucocyte and neutrophil counts,and elevated procalcitonin levels in all five cases,and very high C-reactive protein levels in psittacosis pneumonia patients.mNGS identified a potential pathogen,C.psittaci,in patients’bronchoalveolar lavage fluid or cerebrospinal fluid.Computed tomography revealed lung air-space consolidation,pleural thickening,and effusion fluid buildup in psittacosis pneumonia cases,and an arachnoid cyst in the right temporal lobe of the pediatric psittacosis meningitis patient.All patients experienced complete recovery following the administration of targeted antichlamydia therapy.CONCLUSION This study not only demonstrated that mNGS represents a valuable tool for rapid,sensitive,and accurate pathogen detection,but also raised public health concerns over C.psittaci infections.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.31272542Ministry of Science and Technology(MoST)grant 2012AA101302
文摘Objective Chlamydia psittaci is an avian respiratory pathogen and zoonotic agent. The wide prevalence of C. psittaci poses a threat to the poultry industry and its employees. However, few commercial kits are available for detecting avian antibodies excluding the in-house ELISA kit. In this study, we developed a novel ELISA kit for detecting antibodies against C. psittaci based on the N-terminal fragment of polymorphic outer membrane protein D （PmpD-N） as the coating antigen. Methods The antigen concentrations, primary antibody, and cut-off value were determined and optimized. The ELISA, designated PmpD-N ELISA, was assessed for sensitivity, specificity, and concordance using sera samples from 48 experimentally infected and 168 uninfected SPF chickens. Results The sensitivity and specificity of PmpD-N ELISA were 97.9%, 100%, respectively, while the concordance was 98.1% as compared to that of MOMP-ELISA. No cross-reaction with positive sera for other avian pathogens was found. Using PmpD-N ELISA, 799/836 clinical samples were positive, including 93.0% and 98.1% positivity in layers and broilers, respectively. Conclusion These data indicate that indirect ELISA with PmpD-N as the antigen candidate is a promising approach for the surveillance of C. psittaci infection.
基金supported in part by the Ministry of Science and Technology(MoST),China under Grant No.2016YFE0127100 and 2017YFD0500705-5(HE Cheng)supported by the State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology,Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences+1 种基金Supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation[No.6172019]partially funded by Taishan Scholar Project No.ts201511084
文摘Seasonal outbreaks of airsacculitis in China＇s poultry cause great economic losses annually. This study tried to unveil the potential role of Avian metopneumovirus （AM PV）, Ornithobacterium rhinotrocheale （aRT） and Chlarnydia psittaci （CPS） in avian airsacculitis. A serological investigation of 673 breeder chickens and a case-controlled study of 430 birds were undertaken. Results showed that infection with AMPV, aRT, and CPS was highly associated with the disease. The correlation between AMPV and CPS were positively robust in both layers and broilers. Finally, we determined the co-infection with AMPV, aRT, and CPS was prevalent in the sampled poultry farms suffering from respiratory diseases and the outbreak of airsacculitis was closely related to simultaneous exposure to all three agents.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82102157Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China,No.2021JJ40895+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,No.2020SK53423the Clinical Research Center For Medical Imaging in Hunan Province,No.2020SK4001.
文摘BACKGROUND The onset symptoms of people infected by Chlamydia psittaci can mimic the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).However,the differences in laboratory tests and imaging features between psittacosis and COVID-19 remain unknown.AIM To better understand the two diseases and then make an early diagnosis and treatment.METHODS Six patients from two institutions confirmed as psittacosis by high-throughput genetic testing and 31 patients confirmed as COVID-19 were retrospectively included.The epidemiology,clinical characteristics,laboratory tests and computed tomography(CT)imaging features were collected and compared between the two groups.The follow-up CT imaging findings of patients with psittacosis were also investigated.RESULTS The white blood cell count(WBC),neutrophil count and calcium were more likely to be decreased in patients with COVID-19 but were increased in patients with psittacosis(all P=0.000).Lymphocyte count and platelet count were higher in patients with psittacosis than in those with COVID-19(P=0.044,P=0.035,respectively).Lesions in patients with psittacosis were more likely to be unilateral(P=0.001),involve fewer lung lobes(P=0.006)and have pleural effusions(P=0.002).Vascular enlargement was more common in patients with COVID-19(P=0.003).Consolidation in lung CT images was absorbed in all 6 patients.CONCLUSION Psittacosis has the potential for human-to-human transmission.Patients with psittacosis present increased WBC count and neutrophil count and have specific CT imaging findings,including unilateral distribution,less involvement of lung lobes and pleural effusions,which might help us to differentiate it from COVID-19.
文摘BACKGROUND The co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci(C.psittaci)and Tropheryma whipplei(T.whipplei)is unusual,and the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is particularly important for patients with severe diseases or poor experience in treatment.Early identification of pathogens can significantly improve the prognosis of the patients.Targeted next-generation sequencing(tNGS)is currently widely used in clinical practice for various infectious diseases,including respiratory infections,to achieve early,accurate,and rapid microbial diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 40-year-old female patient with a history of contact with parrots who was diagnosed with C.psittaci and T.whipplei infection through bronchial lavage fluid targeted next generation sequencing.After moxifloxacin treatment,the patient's symptoms improved significantly,and the imaging changes were obviously resolved.CONCLUSION Coinfection with C.psittaci and T.whipplei is not common.In this case,timely and accurate identification of both pathogens was achieved using tNGS.Moreover,the efficacy of monotherapy with moxifloxacin was confirmed.
