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Prevalence and genotypes of Chlamydia psittaci in pet birds of Hong Kong.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Ko Jackie Cheuk Kei, Choi Yannes Wai Yan, Poon Emily Shui Kei, Wyre Nicole, Go Jennifer Le Lin, Poon Leo Lit Man, Sin Simon Yung Wa
Abstract excerpt
Psittacosis, or parrot fever, is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia species associated with birds. One of the causative agents of the disease is Chlamydia psittaci, which is commonly carried by psittacine and other bird species, can be highly pathogenic and virulent to humans. In Hong Kong, a city with high population density, psittacosis is a notifiable disease with over 60% of cases in the last decade...
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