<i>Chlamydophila psittaci</i>Transmission from Pet Birds to Humans

2007144 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Daisy Vanrompay · Ghent University Hospital

Taher Harkinezhad · Ghent University Hospital

Marijke van de Walle · Ghent University Hospital

Delphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman · Ghent University Hospital

Caroline Van Droogenbroeck · Ghent University Hospital

Kristel Verminnen · Ghent University Hospital

Ruud Leten

Abstract

We studied zoonotic transmission of Chlamydophila psittaci in 39 breeding facilities for Psittaciformes (cockatoos, parrots, parakeets, lories) that frequently used antimicrobial drugs. Genotypes A or E/B were detected in 14.9% of humans at these facilities. Information on antimicrobial drug use in Psittaciformes and a C. psittaci vaccine are urgently required.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive tract infections research Rabies epidemiology and control Insect and Pesticide Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 13, Issue 7, pp. 1108-1110

DOI: 10.3201/eid1307.070074

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 5.11