Chlamydia psittaci is a zoonotic pathogen with a wide range of avian hosts and worldwide
geographical spread. Zoonotic transfer occurs by inhalation or direct contact and may cause …

AIM: To describe the Chlamydia psittaci genotypes in samples from native and introduced
birds from New Zealand by analysis of the sequence variation of the ompA gene …

This paper reports the zoonotic transmission of Chlamydia psittaci at a wild bird refuge
centre resulting in the infection of members of the staff. Pharyngeal swabs were culture …

Aims To determine the frequency of Chlamydia psittaci infection, shedding dynamics of C.
psittaci, and C. psittaci genotype diversity in waterfowl temporarily resident in a rehabilitation …

Background: Chlamydia psittaci is an intracellular bacterium primarily causing respiratory
diseases in birds but may also be transmitted to other animals, including humans. The …

Chlamydia psittaci typically infects birds and can cause outbreaks of avian chlamydiosis, but
it also has the potential to cause zoonotic disease (psittacosis) in humans. To better …

Chlamydia psittaci in birds may be transmitted to humans and cause respiratory infections,
sometimes as severe disease. Our study investigated the C. psittaci prevalence in migratory …

Chlamydia psittaci is an important avian pathogen with spillover from infected wild and
domesticated birds also posing a risk to human health. We recently reported a case of C …

Increased numbers of human infections with Chlamydia psittaci have been associated with
bird feeding activities in southern Sweden. Information on occurrence and genotype of C …

We investigated the Chlamydia spp. occurrence in Eurasian Collared Doves (Streptopelia
decaocto) from urban and suburban areas in northern Italy. Among 76 doves screened …