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An outbreak of psittacosis at a veterinary school demonstrating a novel source of infection

One Health, 2017
In November 2014, New South Wales Health was notified of a cluster of respiratory illness in a veterinary school. Active case finding identified another case at a local equine stud. All cases had exposure to the equine fetal membranes of Mare A.
Jocelyn Chan, Bridget Doyle, James Branley, Vicky Sheppeard, Melinda Gabor, Kerri Viney, Helen Quinn, Orly Janover, Michael McCready, Jane Heller   +9 more
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Epidemiological characteristics of human psittacosis in Guangzhou, China, January 2021 to June 2024

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundPsittacosis is a global and underappreciated zoonosis, with increasing reported cases in many countries. There have been several outbreaks and even deaths of psittacosis reported in China.
Yunjing Wen, Wei Zhang, Yongguang Li, Xinlong Liao, Jianxiong Xu, Ruonan Zhen, Pengzhe Qin   +6 more
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Community-Acquired <i>Chlamydia psittaci</i> Severe Pneumonia: A Case Report. [PDF]

Case Rep Infect Dis
Chlamydia psittaci, the causative agent of psittacosis, is an intracellular bacterium typically transmitted from birds to humans, leading to atypical pneumonia. We present a case of a 60‐year‐old man with no reported bird exposure but a history of working as a chief cook, potentially exposed to poultry.
Guillemot Q, Clemens T, Inthasot V, Mahadeb B, Maillart E, Clevenbergh P.   +5 more
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Clinical approach to small psittacines and passerines

In Practice, Volume 48, Issue 4, Page 181-189, May 2026.
Background: The most commonly encountered small avian species in clinical practice are psittacines, such as budgerigars, cockatiels and lovebirds, and passerines, such as finches and canaries. These birds are increasingly presented for veterinary treatment, with owners expecting a high standard of care.
Vicki Baldrey
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Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 1997
In humans, psittacosis is primarily a flulike illness following exposure to psittacine birds. In rare cases, pregnant women exposed to Chlamydia psittaci can contract gestational psittacosis: atypical pneumonia, sepsis, and placental insufficiency ...
Daniel M. Jorgensen
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Chlamydia avium‐associated hepatitis in a fancy pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica)

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 5‐year‐old, male, fancy pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica, 380 g), found dead without prior clinical signs, was submitted for diagnostic postmortem examination. Histologically, the animal exhibited heterophilic to mononuclear hepatitis consistent with avian chlamydiosis; however, Chlamydia psittaci‐specific real‐time polymerase chain ...
Eva Dervas, Monika Bochmann, Sarah Albini, Nicole Borel, Hanna Marti   +4 more
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Community‐Acquired Pneumonia Manifested by Acute Abdominal Pain: A Case Report

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Pneumonia is a common acute respiratory infection that affects the alveoli and distal airways and typically presents with symptoms such as chest pain, cough, dyspnea, and fever. However, it can also manifest with nonspecific symptoms like abdominal pain. This case report presents a previously healthy 24‐year‐old male who initially presented with severe
Siwar Belhaj Salem, Ariba Furqan, Ramla Mohamed Farah Roble, Sarah Suwal, Linh Huynh, Syed Muhammad Hassan, Sara S., Priya Gusain   +7 more
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Association Between Long‐Term Glycemic Control and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Hospitalized for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Diabetes Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases susceptibility to lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) and is associated with higher rates of complications and mortality. Although poor glycemic control is known to increase infection risk, it is unclear whether long‐term glycemic status influences outcomes once an LRTI occurs.
Alma Iselin, David Staehli, Fabienne Jaun, Eliska Potlukova, Joerg Daniel Leuppi, Maria Boesing, Giorgia Lüthi-Corridori   +6 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia

Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 103, Issue 12, Page 781-889, December 2025.
The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance also affects equine veterinarians with increasing frequency. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible prescribing are essential for a future in which effective antimicrobials are available, as it is unlikely that new antimicrobials will become available for use in horses.
L Hardefeldt, K Thomas, S Page, J Norris, G Browning, C El Hage, A Stewart, J Gilkerson, G Muscatello, D Verwilghen, G van Galen, J Bauquier, R Cuming, B Reynolds, C Whittaker, E Wilkes, J Clulow, C Burden, L Begg   +18 more
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The European Union One Health 2024 Zoonoses Report

EFSA Journal, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2025.
Abstract This report by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control presents the results of zoonoses monitoring and surveillance activities carried out in 2024 in 27 Member States (MSs), the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) and eight non‐MSs, according to the Zoonoses Directive 2003/99/EC.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
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