Chlamydia psittaci infections in birds: a review on the pathogenesis and histopathological features

C E van Buuren; G M Dorrestein; J E van Dijk

doi:10.1080/01652176.1994.9694414

Chlamydia psittaci infections in birds: a review on the pathogenesis and histopathological features

Vet Q. 1994 Mar;16(1):38-41. doi: 10.1080/01652176.1994.9694414.

Authors

C E van Buuren¹, G M Dorrestein, J E van Dijk

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

PMID: 8009817
DOI: 10.1080/01652176.1994.9694414

Abstract

In this review the literature on the pathogenesis and histopathological features of Chlamydia psittaci infections in birds and their significance for psittacosis/ornithosis in humans is summarized. Models of experimental infections to elucidate the pathogenicity of avian strains are discussed briefly.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Bird Diseases / microbiology*
Bird Diseases / pathology
Birds
Chlamydophila psittaci / isolation & purification
Chlamydophila psittaci / pathogenicity*
Humans
Leukocytosis / veterinary
Psittacosis / microbiology
Psittacosis / pathology
Psittacosis / veterinary*
Respiratory System / pathology
Virulence