Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Chlamydia psittaci, equine abortion – Australia: (NS) research
PRO/AH/EDR> Chlamydia psittaci, equine abortion – Australia: (NS) research
Chlamydia -- AustraliaA bird-borne pathogen has been linked to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales, Australia.A pathogen carried by birds has been linked by Australian researchers to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales.The researchers found a smoking gun when they examined the potential role of the bacterium _Chlamydia psittaci_ in the abortions.While birds are the major reservoir, it is capable of infecting humans, horses, and other mammals.The strain linked to the Read more [...]
