Chlamydophila psittaci Transmission from Pet Birds to Humans

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.

Keywords

• Chlamydophila psittaci
• psittacosis
• zoonosis
• pet bird
• genotyping
• PCR