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Psittacosis: a clinical review.

B A Crosse1

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, U.K.

The Journal of Infection
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study reviewed cases of Chlamydia psittaci infection, identified by a four-fold rise in antibodies. Birds were highlighted as a significant potential source of human infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chlamydia psittaci is an obligate intracellular bacterium.
  • Psittacosis, a potential zoonotic disease, is caused by Chlamydia psittaci.
  • Avian species are known reservoirs for Chlamydia psittaci.