Psittacosis classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
C psittaci may be classified into eight serovars according to variation in the major outer membrane protein (MOMP): serovar A to F, WC and M56.[1]
Classification
C psittaci may be classified into eight serovars according to variation in the major outer membrane protein (MOMP): serovar A to F, WC and M56.[1]
Table 1: (Serotypes and genotypes of Chlamydophila psittaci)
| Serovar | Genotype | Predominant host order | Human infection documented |
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| A | A | Psittaformes:
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Yes |
| B | B | Columbiformes:
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Yes |
| C | C | Anseriformes:
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Yes |
| D | D | Galliformes:
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Yes |
| E | E | Struthioniformes:
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Yes |
| F | F | Isolated from single parakeet and turkey only | Yes |
| WC | G | Cattle | No |
| M56 | H | Rodents | No |
| E/B | Ducks | Yes |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vanrompay D, Butaye P, Sayada C, Ducatelle R, Haesebrouck F (1997). "Characterization of avian Chlamydia psittaci strains using omp1 restriction mapping and serovar-specific monoclonal antibodies". Res Microbiol. 148 (4): 327–33. doi:10.1016/S0923-2508(97)81588-4. PMID 9765811.