Chlamydophila psittaci Transmission from Pet Birds to Humans [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007 We studied zoonotic transmission of Chlamydophila psittaci in 39 breeding facilities for Psittaciformes (cockatoos, parrots, parakeets, lories) that frequently used antimicrobial drugs.
Daisy Vanrompay +8 more
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Genotyping of Chlamydophila psittaci in Human Samples [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006 Chlamydophila (formerly Chlamydia) psittaci genotypes A, B, C, and a new genotype most similar to the 6BC type strain were found in 10 humans with psittacosis by outer membrane protein A gene sequencing.
Edou R. Heddema +4 more
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Chlamydophila psittaci in Fulmars, the Faroe Islands [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006 Chlamydophila psittaci was detected in 10% of 431 fulmars examined from the Faroe Islands. Analysis of ompA showed a sequence almost identical to that of the type strain. The origin of C. psittaci outbreaks in fulmars is discussed.
Björn Herrmann +5 more
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Chlamydophila psittaci pneumonia followed by lower gastrointestinal ischemic necrosis: a case report
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundPsittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is an uncommon infectious disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci (C. psittaci). While C. psittaci infections are usually not life-threatening, the pathogenesis and associated complications are not yet ...
Shifeng Shao +3 more
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Detection and identification of
BMC Veterinary Research, 2012 Background Psittacosis, an avian disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, can manifest as an acute, protracted, or chronic illness, but can also be asymptomatic. C.
Piasecki Tomasz +2 more
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Zoonotic Chlamydophila psittaci infections from a clinical perspective [PDF]
Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2009 Human psittacosis is a zoonotic infectious disease which is caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydophila psittaci. Transmission of the disease usually originates from close contact with infected birds, most frequently in the context of ...
Delphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman +1 more
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Chlamydophila psittaci in homing and feral pigeons and zoonotic transmission [PDF]
Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2010 Chlamydiosis is a zoonotic disease in birds caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, an obligate intracellular bacterium. There are seven known avian outer-membrane protein A genotypes, A-F and E/B.
Veerle Dickx +4 more
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Feral pigeons as reservoirs for hazardous Chlamydophila psittaci strains with zoonotic potential
Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2023 Chlamydophila psittaci is found in pigeons worldwide. The abundance of feral pigeons living in close contact with humans and livestock are considered a significant risk factor for human and farm animal infections.
S. Asghari +3 more
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Prevalence of chlamydophila psittaci infection in pigeons and paraquets by a real time polymerase chain reaction [PDF]
Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Aim: Avian chlamydiosis is a systemic, zoonotic, sometimes fatal disease caused by Chlamydophila psittaci in domestic and wild poultry. Although C. psittaci does not always cause serious disease in poultry, it can cause serious disease especially in ...
Nevin Tuzcu +2 more
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Detection of Chlamydophila psittaci in chickens by complement fixation test and polymerase chain reaction [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Medical Research, 2007 This study was carried out on 68 randomly collected chickens located at Ras Sedr Research Station, Desert Research Center, 68 serum samples were examined serologically by complement fixation test (CFT).
Wafaa A. Osman +3 more
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