During 1995-96 we were carried out an investigation about the presence of Chlamydia spp. in birds of prey stayed in W.W.F. Rehabilitation Centers in Campania region (Italy). Were checked 14 species of raptors (6 accipitridae, 3 falconidae, 5 strigidae) and the total number of 51 cloacal swabs was obtained for three days on end. Were searched the presence of the specific group antigen of Chlamydia spp. by ELISA Ideia Chlamydia Test (Dako), diagnostic quick micromethod test formulated for human medicine, but employed also in veterinary field, particularly in ovine and avian fields. Chlamydial infection was shown in two subjects of Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) without any clinical signs related to Chlamydiosis. The AA. emphasized the risk of trasmission of such zoonosis to operators of Rehabilitation Centers through the contact with carrier birds of infection.
ELISA antigen capture test for detecting Chlamydia spp. in cloacal swabs obtained from birds of prey.
PICCIRILLO, ALESSANDRA
2004
Abstract
During 1995-96 we were carried out an investigation about the presence of Chlamydia spp. in birds of prey stayed in W.W.F. Rehabilitation Centers in Campania region (Italy). Were checked 14 species of raptors (6 accipitridae, 3 falconidae, 5 strigidae) and the total number of 51 cloacal swabs was obtained for three days on end. Were searched the presence of the specific group antigen of Chlamydia spp. by ELISA Ideia Chlamydia Test (Dako), diagnostic quick micromethod test formulated for human medicine, but employed also in veterinary field, particularly in ovine and avian fields. Chlamydial infection was shown in two subjects of Marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) without any clinical signs related to Chlamydiosis. The AA. emphasized the risk of trasmission of such zoonosis to operators of Rehabilitation Centers through the contact with carrier birds of infection.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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