Chlamydia Psittaci

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This causes the disease psittacosis (parrot fever) and can be found in any type of birds. They can spread to humans, goats and other animals. Gains access via respiratory tract, spreads to reticuloendothelial cells of liver and spleen, and then replication cycle begins, spreads to other organs by haematogenous spread. Causes necrosis in this areas, causes lymphatic inflammatory response in alveolar and interstial spaces.

Category: Microbiology Notes

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