Chlamydiosis

Chlamydiosis is a zoonotic infectious disease of domestic and wild birds caused by Chlamydia psittaci. The disease may occur in acute, subacute, or chronic forms and is characterized by respiratory signs and systemic reactions. Psittacosis refers to infection in psittacine birds, whereas ornithosis refers to infection in non-psittacine birds.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Depression Weakness Respiratory Distress Anorexia Ataxia Splenomegaly Hepatomegaly Conjunctivitis Specific Airsacculitis Specific Peritonitis Specific Abnormal Respiratory Sounds Ocular Discharge Hyperthermia Greenish Yellow Diarrhea Rhinitis Specific Bronchitis Specific Pericarditis Specific Perihepatitis Specific Bronchopneumonia Specific Hepatic Necrosis Specific Renal Congestion Enteritis Pancreatomegaly Specific Pancreatic Necrotic Foci Specific Discolored Spleen Discolored Liver Discolored Kidneys

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Host Species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Duck Susceptibility: moderate

Pigeon Susceptibility: moderate

Associated Microorganisms

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