Chlamydia psittaci genotype B in a pigeon (Columba livia) inhabiting a public place in San José, Costa Rica
Human chlamydiosis is a zoonotic disease of avian origin caused by Chlamydia psittaci. The highest infection rates have been detected in parrots (Psittacidae) and pigeons (Columbiformes), the latter most frequently carry the genotypes B and E. These genotypes have been shown to also infect humans. B...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2013/Volume%203%20(2)/OVJ-115-09-13%20G.%20Dolz%20et%20al.pdf |