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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2023; 11(29): 7144-7149
Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7144
Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7144
Co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci and Tropheryma whipplei: A case report
Zhu-Man Du, Pei Chen, Respiratory and Critical Care Discipline, Clinical Medicine College, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Du ZM contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Cheng P contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Pei Chen, MBChB, Associate Professor, Respiratory and Critical Care Discipline, Clinical Medicine College, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, No. 82 North Section 2, Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.
Received: June 19, 2023
Peer-review started: June 19, 2023
First decision: August 4, 2023
Revised: August 15, 2023
Accepted: September 25, 2023
Article in press: September 25, 2023
Published online: October 16, 2023
Processing time: 116 Days and 3.4 Hours
Peer-review started: June 19, 2023
First decision: August 4, 2023
Revised: August 15, 2023
Accepted: September 25, 2023
Article in press: September 25, 2023
Published online: October 16, 2023
Processing time: 116 Days and 3.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The co-infection of Chlamydia psittaci and Tropheryma whipplei is not common. Due to its ability to cause severe infections, timely and reliable diagnosis is crucial for improving prognosis. In recent years, the development of targeted next-generation sequencing has made the diagnosis of pathogenic microorganisms more economical and efficient.