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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 include feral birds and domesticated poultry, as well as cattle , pigs , sheep , and horses .
Psittacosis—also known as parrot fever, and ornithosis—is a zoonotic infectious disease in humans caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci and contracted from infected parrots, such as macaws, cockatiels, and budgerigars, and from pigeons, sparrows, ducks, hens, gulls and many other species of birds.
By the 2010s this reclassification "was not wholly accepted or adopted" [8] among microbiologists, which "resulted in a reversion to the single, original genus Chlamydia, which now encompasses all 9 species including Chlamydia psittaci." [8] As of 2013, Chlamydophila was still mentioned in some databases, but controversial. [9]
Berry-eating birds, like robins, bluebirds, and mockingbirds rarely eat birdseed, but they’ll love on soaked raisins and currents. Orioles and tanagers also adore fruit, especially skewered oranges.
Chlamydia is a genus of pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria that are obligate intracellular parasites. Chlamydia infections are the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases in humans and are the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide.
A new bird flu strain was detected on a California duck farm. But what's the difference between H5N9 and H5N1, and is it safe to eat poultry? A doctor explains.
In relation to diseases, recent research discovered the presence of the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci on Paradise shelducks. Different bacteria genotypes were identified in the samples of the survey and this species has been affected by genotype C. This type of bacterium is associated with important diseases not only in birds but also humans.
Bird flu is a disease caused by infection with avian influenza type A viruses. ... and it is safe to eat eggs, chicken and beef, and drink pasteurized milk, experts say.