Avian chlamydiosis (Psittacosis)
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| Disease name | Avian chlamydiosis (Psittacosis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Description | Avian chlamydiosis (AC) is caused by the bacterium Chlamydophila psittaci. Depending on the virulence of the chlamydial strain and the avian host defence, chlamydiae cause pericarditis, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, airsacculitis, pneumonia, lateral nasal adenitis, peritonitis, hepatitis, and splenitis. Generalised infections result in fever, anorexia, lethargy, diarrhoea, and occasionally shock and death. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible | VPHPPH |
| Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-mycoplasmosis-mycoplasma-gallisepticum/ |
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