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Chlamydia infection in ducks: preliminary communication

C D Bracewell, B J Bevan

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chlamydia psittaci was detected in ducks, posing challenges for isolation and testing. Modified methods, including emetine and a refined complement fixation test, improved detection in duck sera.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Microbiology
    • Avian Pathology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Chlamydia psittaci is an avian pathogen with implications for poultry health.
    • Isolation and detection of Chlamydia psittaci in ducks can be challenging.
    • Standard diagnostic methods may require adaptation for avian species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the isolation of Chlamydia psittaci from ducks.
    • To describe methods to overcome challenges in isolating and detecting Chlamydia psittaci in ducks.
    • To evaluate a modified complement fixation test for duck sera.

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation of Chlamydia psittaci from cloacal and conjunctival swabs from ducks.
    • Use of emetine as a cell growth inhibitor to facilitate passage of isolates.
    • Modification of the direct complement fixation (CF) test using a low dose of complement (1.5 units) for duck sera.

    Main Results:

    • Chlamydia psittaci was isolated from a small proportion of duck samples from farms and processing plants.
    • Emetine aided in the passage of difficult Chlamydia psittaci isolates.
    • The modified CF test successfully detected positive titres in experimental duck antisera and field samples.

    Conclusions:

    • Chlamydia psittaci can be isolated from commercial duck populations.
    • Emetine is a useful adjunct for culturing avian Chlamydia psittaci isolates.
    • A modified direct complement fixation test is suitable for serological diagnosis in ducks.

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