Successful treatment by doxycycline of endocarditis caused by ornithosis. [PDF]
L J Walker, A.A.J. Adgey
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Outbreak of Psittacosis (Ornithosis) from Working with Turkeys or Chickens
J. V. Irons+2 more
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Energetics and fuel use vary with migration strategy across populations of Common Blackbirds
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Seasonal migration is a physiologically demanding endeavour that animals prepare for by finding and storing energy. Species and populations vary in their tendencies to migrate and the energetic demands of migration likely determine the degree and type of preparation ...
Cornelia W. Twining+7 more
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Abstract Birds can act as successful long‐distance vectors and reservoirs for numerous zoonotic bacterial, parasitic and viral pathogens, which can be a concern given the interconnectedness of animal, human and environmental health. Examples of such avian pathogens are members of the genus Chlamydia. Presently, there is a lack of research investigating
Vasilli Kasimov+10 more
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The Chlamydia psittaci genome: a comparative analysis of intracellular pathogens. [PDF]
BackgroundChlamydiaceae are a family of obligate intracellular pathogens causing a wide range of diseases in animals and humans, and facing unique evolutionary constraints not encountered by free-living prokaryotes.
Anja Voigt+2 more
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Detection of Chlamydiaceae in Swiss wild birds sampled at a bird rehabilitation centre
Background Annually, 800–1500 wild birds are admitted to the rehabilitation centre of the Swiss Ornithological Institute, Sempach, Lucerne, Switzerland. The workers of the centre come in close contact with the avian patients and might therefore be exposed to zoonotic agents shed by these birds, such as Chlamydia psittaci.
Sandro Stalder+6 more
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Chlamydia psittaci infection in canaries heavily infested by Dermanyssus gallinae [PDF]
Dermanyssus gallinae is a haematophagous ectoparasite responsible for anemia, weight loss, dermatitis and a decrease in egg production. Dermanyssus gallinae may play a role in the modulation of the host immune system, maybe predisposing the host to some ...
Cafiero, Maria Assunta+5 more
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Avian chlamydiosis in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) in Bosnia and Herzegovina [PDF]
Chlamydiosis is a contagious disease of birds, mammals, reptiles and humans. So far it was demonstrated in 469 species of birds and among them, turkeys are the most susceptible domestic poultry species.
Džaja P.+5 more
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Clinical features of endemic community-acquired psittacosis
Following a large outbreak of community-acquired psittacosis in 2002 in residents of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, we reviewed new cases in this area over a 7-year period from 2003 to 2009.
J.M. Branley+4 more
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Laboratory methods for case finding in human psittacosis outbreaks: a systematic review. [PDF]
Psittacosis outbreak investigations require rapid identification of cases in order to trace possible sources and perform public health risk assessments.
Dijkstra, Frederika+3 more
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