Poultry in Poland as Chlamydiaceae Carrier.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of Chlamydia spp. in poultry in Poland and estimate possible transmission to humans.

Material and methods

Molecular diagnostic methods followed by sequencing and strain isolation were used on cloacal/faecal swabs collected from 182 apparently healthy poultry flocks including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Serum samples obtained from people exposed (study group) and non-exposed (control group) to birds were tested by complement fixation test to acquire data on Chlamydia spp. antibody level.

Results

Overall, 15.9% of the tested flocks were Chlamydiaceae-positive and three Chlamydia spp. were identified. Predominant chlamydial agent found was C. g

SUBMITTER: Szymanska-Czerwinska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5937338 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature