Chlamydia buteonis in birds of prey presented to California wildlife rehabilitation facilities.

ABSTRACT: Chlamydial infections, caused by a group of obligate, intracellular, gram-negative bacteria, have health implications for animals and humans. Due to their highly infectious nature and zoonotic potential, staff at wildlife rehabilitation centers should be educated on the clinical manifestations, prevalence, and risk factors associated with Chlamydia spp. infections in raptors. The objectives of this study were to document the prevalence of chlamydial DNA shedding and anti-chlamydial antibodies in raptors admitted to five wildlife rehabilitation centers in California over a one-year period. Chlamydial prevalence was estimated in raptors for each center and potential risk factors associated with infection were evaluated, including location, species, season, and age class. Plasma samples and c

SUBMITTER: Seibert BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8513822 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature