A genus of CHLAMYDOPHILA infecting primarily birds. It contains eight known serovars, some of which infect more than one type of host, including humans.
Entry Term(s)
Chlamydia psittaci
Previous Indexing
Chlamydia (1966-1974)
Public MeSH Note
2001; see CHLAMYDIA PSITTACI 1976-2000, see MIYAGAWANELLA 1963-75
A genus of CHLAMYDOPHILA infecting primarily birds. It contains eight known serovars, some of which infect more than one type of host, including humans.