Chlamydophila psittaci in Fulmars, the Faroe Islands

Chlamydophila psittaci in Fulmars, the Faroe Islands

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. ps...

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Main Authors: Björn Herrmann, Heléna Persson, Jens-Kjeld Jensen, Høgni Debes Joensen, Markus Klint, Björn Olsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chlamydophila psittaci
fulmar
psittacosis
avian chlamydiosis
chlamydophilosis
the Faroe Islands
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/2/05-0404_article
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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