Genomic analysis of 61 Chlamydia psittaci strains reveals extensive divergence associated with host preference

Abstract Background Chlamydia (C.) psittaci, the causative agent of avian chlamydiosis and human psittacosis, is a genetically heterogeneous species. Its broad host range includes parrots and many other birds, but occasionally also humans (via zoonotic transmission), ruminants, horses, swine and rod...

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Published in:BMC Genomics
Main Authors: Konrad Sachse, Martin Hölzer, Fabien Vorimore, Lisa-Marie Barf, Carsten Sachse, Karine Laroucau, Manja Marz, Kevin Lamkiewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Subjects:
Chlamydia psittaci
Genome analysis
Phylogeny
Host preference
Plasticity zone
Polymorphic membrane proteins
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09370-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09370-w

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