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Evaluation of yield of currently available diagnostics by sample type to optimize detection of respiratory pathogens in patients with a community-acquired pneumonia [PDF]
, 2013 Background: For the detection of respiratory pathogens, the sampling strategy may influence the diagnostic yield. Ideally, samples from the lower respiratory tract are collected, but they are difficult to obtain.
Huijskens, E. (Elisabeth) +4 more
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BMC Microbiology, 2008 Background The currently used genotyping system for the avian zoonotic pathogen Chlamydophila (C.) psittaci has evolved from serology and is based on ompA sequence variations. It includes seven avian and two non-avian genotypes.
Schubert Evelyn +5 more
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Chlamydia psittaci genotype B in a pigeon (Columba livia) inhabiting a public place in San José, Costa Rica [PDF]
, 2013 Human chlamydiosis is a zoonotic disease of avian origin caused by Chlamydia psittaci. The highest infection rates have been detected in parrots (Psittacidae) and pigeons (Columbiformes), the latter most frequently carry the genotypes B and E.
Gaby Dolz +6 more
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An outbreak of chlamydiosis in captive psittacines
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 2009 This paper describes an outbreak of chlamydiosis in psittacines recovered in Minas Gerais, Brazil, from illegal trade in the Brazilian Southeastern Region.
Roselene Ecco +4 more
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Comparative Bacteriological Study of Two Wild Boar Populations in Sierra Morena (Ja�n, Spain)
Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2010 The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of various bacterial species in the wild boar populations of Lugar Nuevo and Selladores-Contadero woodlands from Sierra Morena (Spain). Bacteriological analyses were carried out on a total of 229 wild
Antonio NOTARIO +6 more
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Human infections associated with wild birds. [PDF]
, 2008 IntroductionWild birds and especially migratory species can become long-distance vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. The objective of the current paper is to summarize available literature on pathogens causing human disease that have been ...
Bauchinger, Ulf +4 more
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A Case of Keratoconjunctivitis Caused by Chlamydophila Psittaci
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2010 Purpose: Only a few cases of keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydophila psittaci have been reported worldwide, and no case reported in Korea. We report an atypical case of keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. Case summary: A 34-year-old male patient who had raised a parrot at home presented with three weeks of conjunctival injection
Yun Jeong Choi, Roo Min Jun
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First report of caprine abortions due to Chlamydia abortus in Argentina. [PDF]
, 2019 Infectious abortions of goats in Argentina are mainly associated with brucellosis and toxoplasmosis. In this paper, we describe an abortion outbreak in goats caused by Chlamydia abortus. Seventy out of 400 goats aborted.
Alvarado Pinedo, María F +5 more
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Revista Argentina de Microbiología, 2012 Bacteria belonging to the family Chlamydiaceae cause a broad spectrum of diseases in a wide range of hosts, Including humans, other mammals and birds. However, very little is known about chlamydial infections in birds in our region. In the present study,
María C Frutos +4 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2005 Background Laboratory diagnosis of Chlamydophila psittaci, an important turkey respiratory pathogen, is difficult. To facilitate the diagnosis, a nested PCR-enzyme immunoassay (PCR-EIA) was developed to detect the Cp.
Goddeeris Bruno M +5 more
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