Chlamydia psittaci: A Cause of Placentitis

Chlamydia psittaci is an obligate intracellular bacterium that infects birds worldwide and occasionally causes equine respiratory disease, conjunctivitis, polyarthritis and possibly abortion (Szeredi, L. et al, Veterinary Research Communications.(Suppl.1) 2005;29:37-49). Human infection with C psittaci occurs sporadically, typically due to contact with birds and their faeces. However, in 2014 several human Psittacosis cases occurred in Australia and were traced back to contact with C psittaci infected equine fetal membranes.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research