Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What causes avian chlamydiosis in birds and psittacosis in people
By Wang, Jiewen et al.·Published in Virulence·2024·Institute of Pathogenic Biology, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: : A zoonotic pathogen causing avian chlamydiosis and psittacosis.
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
This research discusses a type of bacteria that can make birds sick with a condition called avian chlamydiosis and can also affect humans, causing a disease known as psittacosis. The bacteria can spread between birds and, in some cases, can even be passed from one species to another, including from humans to humans. The study looks at various aspects of the bacteria, including how it interacts with its hosts, how it spreads, and how it can be detected and treated. The goal is to help people understand this bacteria better and to provide new insights into how it can be transmitted between different species. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of awareness and prevention regarding this zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease.
Abstract
is an obligate intracellular gram-negative bacterium with a unique biphasic developmental cycle. It is a zoonotic pathogen with a wide range of hosts and can cause avian chlamydiosis in birds and psittacosis in humans. The pathogen is transmitted mainly through horizontal transmission between birds. Cross-species transmission sometimes occurs and human-to-human transmission has recently been confirmed. This review provides an updated overview offrom the perspective of both avian chlamydiosis and psittacosis. We include the aspects of genotype, host-pathogen interaction, transmission, epidemiology, detection and diagnosis, clinical manifestation, management, and prevention, aiming to provide a basic understanding ofand offer fresh insights focused on zoonosis and cross-species transmission.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39541409/