Considerations on Chlamydiosis in Uruguay and its importance as a Zoonosis

Authors

  • R. M. Caffarena Patología y Producción Avícola. Facultad de Veterinaria, Uruguay.
  • H. Trenchi Patología y Producción Avícola. Facultad de Veterinaria, Uruguay.
  • A. Salvo Patología y Producción Avícola. Facultad de Veterinaria, Uruguay.
  • E. Ramírez Patología y Producción Avícola. Facultad de Veterinaria, Uruguay.
  • L. Perdomo Patología y Producción Avícola. Facultad de Veterinaria, Uruguay.

Keywords:

Chlamydophila psittaci, Uruguay, Zoonoses

Abstract

Although Chlamydia psittaci had previously been found to be positive in human serology in Uruguay, it is since January 1986 that Myosiptta monachus (common parrot) was diagnosed in pet birds. This diagnosis was made based on the presence of symptoms, pathology and histopathological studies in the liver parenchyma, which is confirmed by the finding of the Levinthale Cole Lillie (LCL) corpuscles...

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Published

1990-03-01

How to Cite

Caffarena, R. M., Trenchi, H., Salvo, A., Ramírez, E. ., & Perdomo, L. (1990). Considerations on Chlamydiosis in Uruguay and its importance as a Zoonosis. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 26(107), 13. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/683

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 107 (1990): January - March

Section

Of Interest

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