Clinical Characteristics of Chlamydia psittaci Infection Diagnosed by Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Retrospective Multi-Center Study in Fujian, China

Abstract

C. <i>psittaci</i> infection is represents an underestimated cause of CAP. For SCAP patients with poultry and bird contact history, specimens were encouraged to be sended for mNGS test in time. <i>C. psittaci</i> infection can lead to severe, multiple system involvement, and several complications. mNGS facilitate timely diagnosis of <i>C. psittaci</i> infection.