Chlamydia psittaci

Chlamydia psittaci, also known as Chlamydophila psittaci, is a bacterium that can cause ornithosis or psittacosis in birds and Respiratory tract infections in humans. It is a small, gram-negative bacterium that lacks peptidoglycan in its cell wall, making it resistant to some antibiotics. The bacterium is primarily found in the secretions, excreta, and feathers of infected birds and can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of contaminated dust or aerosols. In humans, the infection can lead to symptoms such as atypical pneumonia and flu-like illness. …