Systemic inflammation, multi-organ injury, and acute kidney risk in psittacosis pneumonia: a biomarker-driven clinical characterization

Psittacosis pneumonia constitutes a distinct systemic immuno-inflammatory syndrome that presents a significant risk for AKI. The composite biomarker BAR and the cellular injury marker LDH demonstrate superior predictive capabilities for AKI compared to traditional inflammatory indices, thereby providing accessible tools for early risk stratification. These findings emphasize the necessity of recognizing psittacosis as a unique clinical entity and advocate for vigilant monitoring of renal function in affected patients.