Chlamydiaceae Flashcards
Chlamydiaceae
Diagnosis of Chlamydia infection
Immunofluorescence
Which Chlamydia species can be used as a bioweapon?
Chlamydophila psittaci
Chlamydia abortus infects what species
Sheep
Goat
Cattle
Disinfectant that kills Chlamydia
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Chlamydia pneumoniae infects what species
Horse
Dog
Characterisitcs of Chlamydophila psittaci
Resistant to drying
Obligate intracellular pathogen
Stress activated shedding
Latent infection common
Post mortem lesions associated with Chlamydia abortus
Placentitis - necrotic cotyledons, normal fetus, petechiae
Transmission of Chlamydia abortus
Ingestion
Aerosol
Venereal
Chlamydia felis infects what species
Cats
Two forms of Chlamydia
Elementary Body - Inactive
Reticulate Body - Active
Chlamydia felis is shed in
Ocular and nasal secretions
Post mortem findings of what organism-
Placentitis - necrotic cotyledons, normal fetus, petechiae
Chlamydiae abortus
Causative agent of Avian Chlamydiosis
Chlamydophila psittaci
Chlamydophila psittaci
Clinical signs of Avain Chlamydiosis in turkey, ducks and pigeons
Weakness
Nasal Discharge
Respiratory distress
Diarrhea - yellow/green
Conjunctivitis
Decreased egg production
Chlamydia species that is an important cause of enzootic abortion
Chlamydia abortus
Chlamydia felis infection in Kittens
Conjunctivitis
Chlamydia abortus is shed in
Placenta, uterine discharges and other abortion products
Clinical signs of Avian Chlamydiosis in pet birds
Anorexia
Diarrhea - yellow
Sinusitis
Respiratory disease
Nervous signs
