A pediatric case of Chlamydia psittaci caused severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Italy

Table 1 Laboratory tests

Laboratory tests	molecular swab for SARS-COV-2	DNA of Chlamydia Psittaci (BAL and serological tests)	WBC cells/uL	N cells/uL	CRP mg/dL	PCT ug/L	LDH IU/L	Blood gas arterial analysis
Admission	negative	positive	16 × 10³	13.6 × 10³	3.66	0.97	286	pH 7.13, paO₂ 85, paCO₂ 78, BE -3.3, HCO₃- 26
Discharge	negative	/	8 × 10³	2,5 × 10³	0,3	0	80	pH 7,44, paO₂ 78 mmHg, paCO₂ 50, HCO₃ 32,3, BE 9,8

This table shows improvement of laboratory tests from hospital admission to discharge, after targeted antibiotic therapy (tetracyclines)

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