Australian Wildlife Health Network

Forum : Diseases and disease agents

Topic:Avian chlamydophilosis ("Chlamydiosis" or Psittacosis)
Name:R Woods	Date:
Email:rwoods@zoo.nsw.gov.au	Phone:

Name	Date Of Event	Posted	Details
T Grillo	14/10/2009	26/10/2009	Dead bird checks lead to park health warning [NZ] Follow link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/2959117/Dead-bird-checks-lead-to-park-health-warning “The dying dove mystery at a Pakuranga reserve has been solved. Hundreds of malay doves have been found dead on Tiraumea Reserve where there were suspicions of poisoning because of an on-going feud between neighbours over excessive bird feeding. It has now been confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries that the doves are dying because of an infection called chalmydophila psittaci (psittacosis), says Manukau Parks heritage manager Biran Singh.” [Wildlife health investigation leads to diagnosis and provides timely and appropriate public health warnings-TG]
R Woods		18/02/2009	Avian chlamydophilosis is widespread across Australia. Lorikeets, cockatoos and budgerigars are commonly infected. Avian chlamydophilosis is a zoonotic disease and is called ornithosis when it infects non-psittacine birds. In psittacine birds and humans the disease is called psittacosis. Seehttp://www.animalhealthaustralia.com.a u/aahc/index.cfm?247B3091-C238-9339-1E7E-8AE123C86 2CD
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