Chlamydia psittaci and C. avium in feral pigeon (Columba livia domestica) droppings in two cities in the Netherlands.

CONCLUSION: C. psittaci and C. avium are present in feral pigeon droppings in Utrecht and Haarlem. Human contact with droppings from infected pigeons or inhalation of dust from dried droppings represent a potential hazard to public health. PMID: 29806552 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29806552?dopt=Abstract

Source: Veterinary Quarterly - May 31, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Vet Q Source Type: research

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