Chlamydia psittaci infections in birds: A review on the pathogenesis and histopathological features

C.E. van Buuren Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Section Laboratory and Exotic Animals, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands

G.M. Dorrestein Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Section Laboratory and Exotic Animals, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands

J.E. van Dijk Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Section Laboratory and Exotic Animals, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands

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In this review the literature on the pathogenesis and histopathological features of Chlamydia psittaci infections in birds and their significance for psittacosis/ornithosis in humans is summarized. Models of experimental infections to elucidate the pathogenicity of avian strains are discussed briefly.

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Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Section Laboratory and Exotic Animals, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands

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