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Chlamydophila psittaci in Fulmars, the Faroe Islands.

Authors :
Herrmann B
Persson H
Jensen JK
Joensen HD
Klint M
Olsen B
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2006 Feb; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 330-2.
Publication Year :
2006

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Animals
Atlantic Ocean
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins genetics
Bird Diseases microbiology
Chlamydophila psittaci classification
Chlamydophila psittaci genetics
Europe
Geography
Humans
Psittacosis epidemiology
Psittacosis microbiology
Zoonoses microbiology
Zoonoses transmission
Bird Diseases epidemiology
Birds microbiology
Chlamydophila psittaci isolation & purification
Psittacosis veterinary

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6040
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16494766
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1202.050404
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