Chlamydia psittaci
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Chlamydia psittaci is a lethal intracellular bacterial species that may cause endemic avian chlamydiosis, epizootic outbreaks in other mammals, and respiratory psittacosis in humans. Potential hosts i
Chlamydophila psittaci FA stain
Lifecycle of C. psittaci
Parrot
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Parrots, also known as psittacines from the name of the type genus Psittacus, are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. They are classified in four families that contain ro
Chlamydia psittaci
…and belong to eight known serotypes. All should be considered to be readily transmissible to humans. Chlamydia psittaci serovar A is endemic among psittacine birds and has caused sporadic zoonotic disease in humans, other mammals, and tortoises. Serovar B is endemic among pigeons, has been isolated from…
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Paradise parrot (extinct)