191.3 🩺 內科專科考前版

191.3.0.1 1⃣ Atherosclerosis + C. pneumoniae Controversy

  • Multiple sero-epidemiological studies showed association
  • Prospective antibiotic trials (PROVE-IT, WIZARD, ACES) — NEGATIVE
  • Macrolide / doxy did NOT reduce CV events
  • Mechanism: likely co-existing inflammation, not causative
  • Current guidelines: do NOT prescribe antibiotics for atherosclerosis

191.3.0.2 2⃣ Empirical CAP — Should Cover Atypicals

  • IDSA/ATS 2019 CAP guidelines
  • Atypical pathogens (M. pneumoniae, Legionella, Chlamydia, Coxiella) 䞍 covered by β-lactam alone
  • Include macrolide / doxy / FQ in empirical regimens
  • Severe CAP combination β-lactam + atypical coverage

191.3.0.3 3⃣ Psittacosis Outbreaks (Recent)

  • 2017 Germany — pet shop outbreak
  • 2023 USA — large poultry processing outbreak (Idaho)
  • 2024 European poultry industry surveillance
  • 病人 cluster + bird exposure → public health alert + source trace

191.3.0.4 4⃣ Bird Cage Cleaning Practices

  • Wet cleaning (not dry — dust aerosolizes)
  • Disinfectant
  • PPE (mask, gloves)
  • Outdoor / ventilated area
  • Education for pet shop, breeders, owners

191.3.0.5 5⃣ Differential CAP with Specific Exposure

Exposure 考
Bird C. psittaci
Cattle / sheep / goats / unpasteurized dairy Coxiella (Q fever)
Hot tub / cooling tower / hotel travel Legionella
Cave / bat Histoplasma
Construction (Southwest USA) Coccidioides
Mississippi / Ohio valley Histoplasma, Blastomyces
Healthcare / nursing home Aerobic gram-negatives, MRSA
Aspiration risk Anaerobes, mixed flora

191.3.0.6 6⃣ Pediatric C. pneumoniae

  • 5-15% pediatric CAP
  • Pharyngitis common (school-age, adolescent)
  • Macrolide standard (doxy < 8 yr historical but short course OK now)

191.3.0.7 7⃣ 健保 / Taiwan

  • 健保 doxy / azithromycin / levofloxacin covered
  • C. psittaci 通報 (occupational bird exposure)
  • Cluster outbreaks → 衛生局
  • 旅遊 returnee + bird exposure + atypical pneumonia → ID consult

191.3.0.8 8⃣ Future + Vaccine

  • No human vaccine for either species
  • Veterinary vaccines for birds (limited)
  • Surveillance + early treatment