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Case Report
Erythema nodosum in psittacosis
S Tharakaram, RS Chapman
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Correspondence Address:
S Tharakaram
Correspondence Address:
S Tharakaram
| How to cite this article: Tharakaram S, Chapman R S. Erythema nodosum in psittacosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1990;56:50-51 |
Copyright: (C)1990 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A 23-year-old woman developed erythema nodosum on her lower legs, two weeks after a respiratory infection manifesting with generalised bodyache, rhinorrhoea, sore throat, cough and sputum. Her pet budgerigar had been unwell two weeks previously. CFT for psittacosis showed a high titre. Oral tetracycline 4 gm a day for 3 weeks was effective.
Keywords: Erythema nodosuum, Psittacosis
