Patricio Favier, Guillermo M Wiemeyer, Maite B Arias, Claudia S Lara, Gabriela Vilar, Ana J Crivelli, Herman K Ludvik, María I Ardiles, María L Teijeiro, María J Madariaga, María J Rolón, María E Cadario
Different syndromes are involved in human psittacosis (flu-like syndrome, atypical pneumonia up to lacrimal gland lymphoma). Diagnostic methods include serology, culture, and PCR. The rate of Chlamydia psittaci (Cp) positive tests among exposed workers is still unknown. Our study aimed to assess the rate of positive tests among workers who have contact with carrier birds in natural reserves from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Secondary aims were to analyze risk factors linked to these outcomes and the occurrence of signs that suggest psittacosis...
April 18, 2024: EcoHealth