Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chlamydial infection in pets - what you need to know
By Shewen, P E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1980·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chlamydial infection in animals: a review.
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
This article looks at chlamydial infections, which are caused by a type of bacteria, in birds and various domestic animals. It explains how these infections occur, how they can be diagnosed, and summarizes the disease's effects on different species. The review also touches on the potential for these infections to spread from animals to humans. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of chlamydial infections in pets and other animals.
Abstract
A review of the literature concerning chlamydial infection in birds and animals, particularly domestic animals is presented. Following a general discussion of the agent, the nature of chlamydial infection and diagnostic criteria, information regarding disease is summarized for each species. The possibility of zoonotic transmission is also discussed.
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