Chlamydophila psittaci in Fulmars, the Faroe Islands

Abstract

Chlamydophila psittaci was detected in 10% of 431 fulmars examined from the Faroe Islands. Analysis of ompA showed a sequence almost identical to that of the type strain. The origin of C. psittaci outbreaks in fulmars is discussed. Despite a high level of exposure, the risk for transmission of C. psittaci to humans is low.

Keywords

• Chlamydophila psittaci
• fulmar
• psittacosis
• avian chlamydiosis
• chlamydophilosis
• the Faroe Islands