Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary
clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the …

HHuman chlamydiosis is a zoonotic disease of avian origin caused by Chlamydia psittaci.
The highest infection rates have been detected in parrots (Psittacidae) and pigeons …

In order to determine the presence and genetic diversity of Chlamydia spp. in the north-
eastern area of Buenos Aires province, Argentina, conjunctival, oropharyngeal, cloacal …

Chlamydia psittaci is a highly zoonotic bacteria distributed worldwide; it is responsible for
psittacosis, one of the most important infectious diseases affecting the Psittacidae, mostly …

Outbreaks caused by Chlamydia psittaci and other chlamydial species have recently been
reported in poultry farms worldwide, causing considerable economic losses. The objective of …

Chlamydia psittaci is the aetiological agent of chlamydiosis in birds, especially
Psittaciformes. The objective of the present study was to detect C. psittaci by means of semi …

To study the occurrence of Chlamydia spp. and their genetic diversity, we analysed 793
cloacal swabs from 12 avian orders, including 76 genera, obtained from 80 species of …

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

SUMMARY A mortality episode of endemic and endangered psittacine birds from the genera
Ara and Amazona occurred during January 2015. The birds were housed in a management …

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