Evidence of zoonotic Chlamydophila psittaci transmission in a population at risk in Zulia state, Venezuela

Arraíz, Nailet; Bermúdez, Valmore; Urdaneta, Baldimiro; Mujica, Endrina; Sánchez, María Patricia; Mejía, Richard; Prieto, Carem; Escalona, Carolina; Mujica, Andrea

doi:10.1590/s0124-00642012000200011

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“…Other potential modes of transmission, such as exposure to urban pigeon colonies, have been reported but appear to be uncommon. [42][43][44][45][46][47] Clinical signs and symptoms…”

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“…In addition to transmission through direct contact with birds, particularly if the birds were ill or recently acquired, human infection can also result from indirect environmental exposure. 6,12,21,28,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] In this compendium, C psittaci infection in birds is referred to as avian chlamydiosis. Chlamydial organisms have been isolated from more than 460 bird species from 30 orders 49 but are most commonly identified in psittacine (parrot-type) birds, especially cockatiels and budgerigars (also called parakeets or budgies).…”

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Compendium of Measures to ControlChlamydia psittaciInfection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017

Balsamo¹,

Maxted²,

Midla³

et al. 2017

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

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Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems in humans. It is caused by Chlamydia psittaci. Reclassification of the order Chlamydiales in 1999 into 2 genera (Chlamydia and Chlamydophila) was not wholly accepted or adopted. This resulted in a reversion to the single, original genus Chlamydia, which now encompasses all 9 species including Chlamydia psittaci. During 2003-2014, 112 human cases of psittacosis were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Nationally Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. While many types of birds can be infected by C psittaci, in general, the literature suggests that human cases can most often occur after exposure to infected parrot-type birds kept as pets, especially cockatiels, parakeets, and conures. In birds, C psittaci infection is referred to as avian chlamydiosis. Infected birds shed the bacteria through feces and nasal discharges, and humans become infected from exposure to these materials. This compendium provides information about psittacosis and avian chlamydiosis to public health officials, physicians, veterinarians, the pet bird industry, and others concerned with controlling these diseases and protecting public health. The recommendations in this compendium provide standardized procedures to control C psittaci infections. This document will be reviewed and revised as necessary, and the most current version replaces all previous versions. This document was last revised in 2010. Major changes in this version include a recommendation for a shorter treatment time for birds with avian chlamydiosis, additional information about diagnostic testing, including genotyping, clearer language associated with personal protective equipment recommended for those caring for confirmed or exposed birds, and incorporating a grading scale with recommendations generally based on the United States Preventive Services Task Force's methods.

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“…Other potential modes of transmission, such as exposure to urban pigeon colonies, have been reported but appear to be uncommon. [42][43][44][45][46][47] Clinical signs and symptoms…”

Section: Transmissionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Compendium of Measures to ControlChlamydia psittaciInfection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017

Balsamo¹,

Maxted²,

Midla³

et al. 2017

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

164

168

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“…In central area of Argentina 21% (9/43) patients in whom psittacosis was suspected presented positive molecular results for C. psittaci [17]. In Venezuela, 8·3% (8/96) prevalence of C. psittaci infection was determine in individuals living in areas massive colonized by pigeons [18]. Some authors believe that psittacosis is an underestimate disease, given that even a brief exposure can lead to a systemic infection, and testing for C. psittaci is often not included in routine microbiological diagnostic panels for pneumonia [17, 19].…”

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Intersectoral action for health: preventing psittacosis spread after one reported case

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Zoonotic diseases are a significant health threat for humans and animals. To better understand the epidemiology, etiology, and pathology of infectious agents affecting humans and animals combined approaches are needed. Here we describe an epidemiological investigation conducted by physicians and veterinarians after a reported case of psittacosis. Upon admission suffering from respiratory distress syndrome in a hospital and with a history of bird contact, a female patient was serologically diagnosed with psittacosis. After the case notification, veterinarians were able to investigate the source of infection by detecting Chlamydia psittaci in her pet cockatiel. The bird was hospitalized and successfully treated. In addition, the establishment where the pet bird was purchased was traced and through molecular techniques other birds intended to be sold as pets tested positive for C. psittaci. As a result, sanitary measures were applied and the establishment then was closed down. The birds intended for the pet commerce were treated and retested with negative molecular results for C. psittaci, thus avoiding disease propagation. Reliable data about zoonotic diseases can only be generated through the application of multidisciplinary approaches which take into account the epidemiological factors and interactions of humans, animals and their environments as an integrated system.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia psittaci infection in domestic geese Anser domestica, in Hainan province of China

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Evidence of zoonotic Chlamydophila psittaci transmission in a population at risk in Zulia state, Venezuela

Cited by 10 publications

References 22 publications

Compendium of Measures to ControlChlamydia psittaciInfection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017

Compendium of Measures to ControlChlamydia psittaciInfection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2017

Intersectoral action for health: preventing psittacosis spread after one reported case

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia psittaci infection in domestic geese Anser domestica, in Hainan province of China

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