Chlamydia gallinacea in chickens

Bacteria in the genus Chlamydia are globally widespread ; represent pathogens that infect a wide range of animals as well as humans C. psittaci and C. gallinacea were found to be associated with chickens, turkey and ducks Zoonotic potential and pathogenicity C. psittaci is well documented for a long time. C. Gallinacea is an new serotipe of emerging potential pathogen in chickens. Only a few studies showed its impact on poultry health and production performances, and its zoonotic potential. To assess the extent of research so far on C. gallinacea in chickens based on our investigations and the published scientific literatures from 2014 to present.