Atypical pneumonia due to Chlamydophila psittaci: 3 case reports and review of literature.

Chlamydophila psittaci is the causative agent of psittacosis or ornithosis. The disease is transmitted to men predominantly from birds. Most commonly noted symptoms are fever, headache and cough, but a number of other symptoms or complications may arise such as renal impairment, hepatitis or neurological symptoms. In this article 3 cases of psittacosis are presented, with a review of the literature with emphasis on laboratory diagnosis.