Chlamydia psittaci in birds of prey, Sweden

Background: Chlamydia psittaci is an intracellular bacterium primarily causing respiratory diseases in birds but may also be transmitted to other animals, including humans. The prevalence of the pathogen in wild birds in Sweden is largely unknown. Methods: DNA was extracted from cloacae swabs and sc...

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Main Authors: Maria Blomqvist, Linus Christerson, Jonas Waldenström, Peter Lindberg, Björn Helander, Gunnar Gunnarsson, Björn Herrmann, Björn Olsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-05-01
Series:Infection Ecology & Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://www.infectionecologyandepidemiology.net/index.php/iee/article/view/8435/pdf_1