Schmahmann J D
S Afr Med J. 1982 Dec 4;62(24):898-901.
Since 1979, when psittacosis, human infection with Chlamydia psittaci, became a notifiable disease in South Africa, only 4 cases have been reported to the State health authorities. While this is not a common illness and some cases may not be reported, there is a strong possibility that this infection is being overlooked because of lack of awareness of its wide range of manifestations. A characteristic case is described and the complications and management of psittacosis are reviewed with particular reference to South Africa.
自1979年鹦鹉热（人类感染鹦鹉衣原体）在南非成为须上报疾病以来，向国家卫生当局报告的病例仅有4例。虽然这不是一种常见疾病，有些病例可能未被报告，但很有可能由于对其广泛表现缺乏认识而忽略了这种感染。本文描述了一个典型病例，并特别参照南非情况对鹦鹉热的并发症及治疗进行了综述。
