ChlamydiaPsittacosisMycoplasmaPsittaci infectionFelis infectionsCalicivirusPathogenHumansViralBirdsAbortus infectionBacteriaVaccinationRespiratory infectionFeline leukaEpidemiologyAntibodiesAsymptomatic infectionsInfectiousHerpesvirusChronicCommunity-AcquiredInflammationSpeciesBacterial infectionAcute infectionChlamydialSusceptible to infectionAdditionallyHelicobacterUpper respiratory infectSymptomsBacteriumPneumoniae infectionSystemic infectionBrucellaCatsStrong odorDiseaseChildhoodClinical
Chlamydia19
- 1988), the prevalence of Chlamydia infection was higher in males than female cats. (vin.com)
- Chlamydia felis (formerly Chlamydophila felis and before that Chlamydia psittaci var. (wikipedia.org)
- James A. Baker published the finding of Chlamydia felis (known as Chlamydophila felis at the time) in 1942, but did not classify the organism. (wikipedia.org)
- This method of infection and replication is common among the Chlamydia genus. (wikipedia.org)
- After much controversy there is now powerful evidence for the respiratory pathogen Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) pneumoniae being a causal factor in some variants of the neurological illness multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
- Chlamydia pneumoniae infection of the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
- • a statistically significant elevation of C. pneumoniae- specific serum antibody levels when the disease shifts into the progressive form [Munger KL, Peeling RW, Hernán MA, Chasan-Taber L, Olek MJ, Hankinson SE, Hunter D, Ascherio A. Infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae and risk of multiple sclerosis. (weeksmd.com)
- Acute Chlamydia pneumoniae infection causes coronary endothelial dysfunction in pigs. (lu.se)
- Dive into the research topics of 'Acute Chlamydia pneumoniae infection causes coronary endothelial dysfunction in pigs. (lu.se)
- Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and ornithosis, is a zoonotic bacterial disease. (health.mil)
- Infection with Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci ) is cause of systemic illness in companion birds (birds kept by humans as pets) and poultry. (mn.us)
- Abstract Background: Chlamydophila abortus (formerly Chlamydia psittaci serovar 1) is a rare but severe cause of gestational septicemia, with particular problems in diagnosis and clinical management. (infektiologie.tirol)
- A chlamydia infection is usually passed by close contact with other cats. (hillspet.co.za)
- The available differentiating tests for Chlamydia are based on detection of genetic material and only give information about the actual infection status, but reveal nothing of past infections. (biomedcentral.com)
- In birds, C. psittaci infections can result in mild to severe disease, depending on the avian species and the Chlamydia strain, whereas an infection in humans can lead to severe pneumonia, i.e. psittacosis [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- The next most common infectious agents (after herpes and calici) are Chlamydophila felis (formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci ) and Bordetella bronchiseptica , both organisms being sensitive to the tetracycline family, such as doxycycline . (vin.com)
- They include the genera Chlamydia (of which the type species is Chlamydia trachomatis ) and Chlamydophila (eg, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Chlamydophila psittaci ). (medscape.com)
- The US Preventive Services Task Force Screening has released a recommendation statement for chlamydial infections, in which routine Chlamydia screening of sexually active young women is recommended to prevent consequences of untreated chlamydial infection (eg, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain). (medscape.com)
- The serologic findings noted above may also occur as a result of infection with Chlamydia trachomatis or Chlamydia pneumoniae . (cdc.gov)
Psittacosis7
- Psittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. (medlineplus.gov)
- Psittacosis infection develops when you breathe in (inhale) the bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
- Psittacosis is a human disease caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydophila psittaci. (vetscite.org)
- Psittacosis has an incubation period of 1 to 4 weeks, and manifestations of disease can range from asymptomatic infection to systemic illness with severe pneumonia. (vetscite.org)
- The disease resulting from C. psittaci infection in humans is called psittacosis (also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and chlamydiosis). (mn.us)
- A paper in Epidemiology and Infection ( Belchior et al 2011 ) describes an outbreak of psittacosis ( Chlamydophila psittaci infection) in people who attended a bird fair in western France in 2008. (wormsandgermsblog.com)
- C psittaci infection is spread by bird droppings and aerosols and causes psittacosis. (medscape.com)
Mycoplasma3
- Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (infection with Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. (unog.ch)
- The cause is often a viral lung infection or a bacterial infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Chlamydophila pneumoniae . (msdmanuals.com)
- There are a few other agents, including feline chlamydiosis, mycoplasma and Bordetella -and some cats may be infected with more than one respiratory infection virus. (joewongcomedy.com)
Psittaci infection3
- C. psittaci infection of humans can cause influenza-like symptoms, such as fever of abrupt onset, pronounced headache, and dry cough, and can lead to severe pneumonia and non-respiratory health problems. (health.mil)
- C. psittaci infection can be transmitted from infected birds to humans. (mn.us)
- This guidance document was developed and is revised as necessary in order to assist practicing veterinarians, public health officials, physicians, the pet bird industry, and others concerned with the control of C. psittaci infection and the protection of public health. (mn.us)
Felis infections1
- It is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections in dogs and cats, Chlamydophila felis infections in cats, and Escherichia coli ulcerative colitis in dogs. (medgadget.com)
Calicivirus7
- Feline Upper Respiratory Infections can be caused by any of several infections: Feline Pneumonitis (Chlamydophila), Rhinotracheitis (Herpesvirus), Calicivirus, and a few others causes symptoms similar to those of a head cold. (marvistavet.com)
- The chief infectious agents that cause feline upper respiratory infections are herpesvirus and calicivirus , together accounting for about 90 percent of infections. (vin.com)
- Ninety percent of feline upper respiratory infections are caused by either feline herpes (also called the rhinotracheitis virus) or feline calicivirus. (vin.com)
- A quality core vaccine that protects against feline rhinotracheitis, feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), feline calicivirus (FCV), and feline Chlamydophila in addition to providing extensive two-year immunity coverage for feline leukemia. (upco.com)
- Feline calicivirus is a highly contagious virus that infects cats and causes mild to severe respiratory infections, eye irritation, and oral disease. (eastcowetavet.com)
- In the vast majority of cases, disease results from infection with feline calicivirus (FCV) or feline herpes virus (FHV, or FHV-1). (joewongcomedy.com)
- The prognosis for cats with calicivirus infections depends upon the severity of symptoms. (joewongcomedy.com)
Pathogen4
- Chlamydophila felis was first feline respiratory pathogen to be identified, and was thought to be responsible for most cases of respiratory tract disease, mainly in young animals, because they are particularly susceptible to infection. (vin.com)
- Conclusions- Exposure to CMV but not to C pneumoniae , H pylori , or HAV was associated with a slight excess risk of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or CV death in HOPE study patients, and total pathogen score based on these infections predicted a small increased hazard of CV events. (mcmaster.ca)
- Due to its capability of causing systemic infection with acute to chronic course in poultry, pet birds and some mammals, as well as its worldwide dissemination [ 2 ], it is probably the most important veterinary chlamydial pathogen. (biomedcentral.com)
- The innate immune response against B. abortus infection begins with the recognition of molecular structures related to this pathogen by receptors such as Toll-like receptors (TLRs) [ 15 ]. (hindawi.com)
Humans7
- In this study, our aim was to determine the current prevalence of Chlamydophila psittaci in fulmars and to relate it to available information on chlamydophilosis in humans in the Faroes. (cdc.gov)
- Zoonotic infection of humans with C. felis has been reported. (wikipedia.org)
- Birds spread the infection to humans. (medlineplus.gov)
- however, little information is available on the role of wild birds in the transmission of Chlamydophila psittaci to humans. (vetscite.org)
- Abstract We report the first documented case of an extragestational infection with Chlamydophila abortus in humans. (infektiologie.tirol)
- Neither of these infections is transmissible to humans or to other animals. (vin.com)
- Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) is similar to a common cold in humans. (joewongcomedy.com)
Viral3
- While viral infection is a frequent cause of acute asthma and airway neutrophilia, this is usually mediated by TLR3 or TLR7 activation and does not explain the neutrophilic responses that are seen in stable asthma. (ersjournals.com)
- However, neither rFWPV nor rVV were able to express transgenes under the control of late viral promoters, indicating that both rFWPV and rVV infections are arrested at an early stage in human DCs. (lookformedical.com)
- Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is the common term for a respiratory infection caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. (joewongcomedy.com)
Birds7
- Since the juvenile birds were caught on the sea surface near their nesting cliffs before they were fledged, the different detection rates suggest that the prevalence of infection varies among colonies. (cdc.gov)
- Chlamydophila psittaci can be present in large numbers in the droppings of sick birds and in dust contaminated by infected droppings. (vetscite.org)
- Human infection usually occurs when a person inhales the bacterium shed in feces and secretions of infected birds. (vetscite.org)
- Most infections are typically acquired from exposure to pet psittacine (parrots, macaws, parakeets) birds. (mn.us)
- Infection with C. psittaci usually occurs when a person inhales organisms that have been aerosolized from dried feces or respiratory tract secretions of infected birds. (mn.us)
- Chlamydophila psittaci is the causative agent of avian chlamydiosis, and causes respiratory, digestive, or systemic infections in most birds, in. (cabi.org)
- Chlamydophila psittaci can be shed by healthy birds, and identification of the source isn't always easy. (wormsandgermsblog.com)
Abortus infection1
- Herein, we have shown that NOD1, NOD2, or the adaptor molecule Rip2 plays no role in enhancing resistance to B. abortus infection in vivo . (hindawi.com)
Bacteria2
- Increasing trend of adopting pets and using ENR in treatment of infections caused by both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria are expected to propel the growth in the global enrofloxacin market growth. (medgadget.com)
- therefore the bacteria identified here may be due to secondary infection after BBB [blood-brain barrier] breakdown. (j-alz.com)
Vaccination6
- 1988). Our study was the first to characterize Brazilian cats positive by IFI and by PCR to Chlamydophila felis according to sex, age, breed, neutered or intact cats, vaccination and clinical signs or clinical historic of URTD. (vin.com)
- What is the infection that ultimately formed the very basis of regular canine vaccination? (marvistavet.com)
- The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses offers information relating to zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to people), including aspects of human and pet health, infection prevention and control, and vaccination. (wormsandgermsblog.com)
- Vaccination is the best way to prevent Chlamydophila Felis infection in cats. (petmoo.com)
- The vaccine is typically given to kittens as part of their regular vaccination schedule and is recommended for cats that are at high risk of infection. (petmoo.com)
- Pertussis results in substantial morbidity among adults and adolescents whose immunity to past childhood vaccination or B. pertussis infection might have waned and who have not received booster immunization for pertussis with adult tetanus, reduced diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
Respiratory infection16
- A clinically silent respiratory infection with Chlamydophila spp. (bio-conferences.org)
- The agents of feline upper respiratory infection are highly contagious and present where ever cats live in groups. (vin.com)
- however, it is important to realize how common upper respiratory infection is. (vin.com)
- Persian cats are predisposed to upper respiratory infection due to their inherent facial flattening. (vin.com)
- C. pneumoniae is commonly responsible for outbreaks of respiratory infection within families, in college dormitories, and in military training camps. (msdmanuals.com)
- What are the symptoms of upper respiratory infection in cats? (joewongcomedy.com)
- What's the prognosis for a cat with a respiratory infection? (joewongcomedy.com)
- Feline Upper Respiratory Infection. (joewongcomedy.com)
- How long does it take for feline upper respiratory infection to resolve? (joewongcomedy.com)
- Can a cat have more than one respiratory infection? (joewongcomedy.com)
- The symptoms of a feline upper respiratory infection resemble those of a human cold or flu, including coughing, sneezing, eye inflammation, lethargy, and more. (joewongcomedy.com)
- How can I protect my cat from upper respiratory infection? (joewongcomedy.com)
- What should I do if my cat has an upper respiratory infection? (joewongcomedy.com)
- What are signs of upper respiratory infection in cats? (joewongcomedy.com)
- Hospital-based surveillance for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases was established in New Zealand on 30 April 2012. (who.int)
- Indigenous Maori and Pacific peoples (collectively about 20% of the population) are particularly vulnerable to influenza and other respiratory infection-related hospitalizations. (who.int)
Feline leuka1
- Her most significant scientific contributions have included the identification of determinants of virulence amongst feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) isolates, the development of methods to confirm FIV and feline leukaemia virus infections in diagnostic samples, the identification of vaccine-induced enhancement of FIV infection and elucidation of the mechanism of protection induced by whole inactivated FIV vaccines. (gla.ac.uk)
Epidemiology1
- A leading role in the epizootology and epidemiology of tick-borne natural-focal infections of the Crimea are playing Ixodidae that occur in different landscape-climatic zones, with the greatest their species diversity is observed in mountain-foothill, forest and forest-steppe regions. (iimmun.ru)
Antibodies4
- 1978). Laboratory diagnosis of C. felis infection can be performed using different diagnostic procedures, based on either isolation of the infectious organism, amplification of chlamydial DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), or detection of antibodies by immunofluorescence assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). (vin.com)
- CSF oligoclonal bands in multiple sclerosis represent antibodies against Chlamydophila. (weeksmd.com)
- Later, when the cat comes into contact with those microorganisms, the antibodies are already present and ready to react to eliminate the infection. (saveourpaws.ro)
- Infection with chlamydial organisms invokes a humoral cell response, resulting in secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) and circulatory immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies and a cellular immune response. (medscape.com)
Asymptomatic infections1
- Like other chlamydiae, C. psittaci can also cause asymptomatic infections. (biomedcentral.com)
Infectious4
- The disease was characterized by its highly infectious nature and long infection time. (wikipedia.org)
- Multiple sclerosis: an infectious syndrome involving Chlamydophila pneumoniae . (weeksmd.com)
- Infection occurs when a susceptible cat comes into contact with these infectious secretions. (yourvetonline.com)
- To some extent, the combinations of symptoms and course of infection is determined by which of numerous infectious agents is responsible. (vin.com)
Herpesvirus2
- Most feline colds run a course of 7 to 10 days regardless of treatment but it is important to realize that these infections are permanent and that herpesvirus infections are recurring (a property of all types of herpes infections). (vin.com)
- Feline herpesvirus type I (FHV, FHV-1) - This highly contagious and widespread virus is a leading cause of upper respiratory infections. (eastcowetavet.com)
Chronic9
- Chronic infection is a possible cause, since infections typically elicit a neutrophil response similar to that observed in neutrophilic asthma (NA). (ersjournals.com)
- These data suggest that other organisms capable of both chronic and acute infection, and eliciting TLR2 mediated responses, may be relevant in noneosinophilic asthma (NEA). (ersjournals.com)
- NA occurs typically in older adults and there is evidence that C. pneumoniae infection might precede the onset of adult asthma, as well as persisting in stable chronic asthmatics [ 8 ]. (ersjournals.com)
- The potential mechanisms include chronic persistence of C. pneumoniae in NEA, or acute infection with clearance of the organism but persistent immune reprogramming that leads to the immunopathology of NEA [ 4 , 10 ]. (ersjournals.com)
- Chronic hepatitis B infection remains incurable because HBV cccDNA can persist indefinitely in patients recovering from acute HBV infection. (scite.ai)
- To be sure, Oskar Fischer was the first on record to suggest that chronic infection might be causative for what we today call AD. (j-alz.com)
- Survivance of infected cells is important for chronic infection with C. burnetii. (iimmun.ru)
- Multiple sclerosis is a chronic central nervous system infection by a spirochetal agent. (kentuckylymedisease.org)
- Please remember that it is now known that a chronic condition or disease is caused by or at least contributed by a chronic infection. (kentuckylymedisease.org)
Community-Acquired1
- Community-acquired pneumonia is lung infection that develops in people who are not patients in a hospital, usually in people with normal (competent) immune systems, or in those who are immunocompromised, but pneumonia in people who are immunocompromised is discussed separately. (msdmanuals.com)
Inflammation1
- The blood is also checked for signs of hormonal disease, diabetes, infection or inflammation. (veterinaire-smets.be)
Species2
- However, there is some dispute that some of these species, including C. felis, should be classified in a separate genus, Chlamydophila, but this has not been widely accepted. (wikipedia.org)
- The host range is represented by wide range of mammal, avian and arthropod species, but the main source of human infection are farm animals. (iimmun.ru)
Bacterial infection3
- Chlamydophila Felis is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract of cats. (petmoo.com)
- The treatment for Chlamydophila Felis typically involves a course of antibiotics to eliminate the bacterial infection. (petmoo.com)
- Thus bacterial infection is responsible of clonal selection on induced MALT with subsequent lymphoma development. (biomedcentral.com)
Acute infection1
- Azithromycin 125 mg once daily for 10 days in patients with a clinical history of an acute infection with *chlamydophila pneumonia*, previously treated by azithromycin 500 mg orally once or twice daily for at least one week. (getgrandresults.com)
Chlamydial4
- Highest prevalence of chlamydial infection has been reported to be between 5 weeks and 6 months in on study (Sykes et al . (vin.com)
- PCR for the detection of Chlamydophila spp was performed with primers which corresponded to the conserved regions in the upstream non-coding region and 5' coding region of the chlamydial major outer membrane protein gene (Buxton et al . (vin.com)
- Chlamydial infection can cause disease in many organ systems, including the genitourinary tract. (medscape.com)
- The pathophysiologic mechanisms of chlamydial infection are poorly understood at best. (medscape.com)
Susceptible to infection2
- While it is true that most dogs are susceptible to infection, mortality is 5-8% rather than the more dramatic figures quoted by some alarmist emails. (marvistavet.com)
- However, NOD1, NOD2, and Rip2 knockout mice were no more susceptible to infection with virulent B. abortus than wild-type mice. (hindawi.com)
Additionally1
- Additionally, Chlamydophila pneumoniae infection as a cause of noneosinophilic asthma is controversial. (ersjournals.com)
Helicobacter1
- In particular as Helicobacter pylori in gastric MALT lymphomas, other bacterial infections have been recognized related to MALT lymphomas in specific site. (biomedcentral.com)
Upper respiratory infect2
- Severe nasal discharge can occur with upper respiratory infections in cats. (vin.com)
- Treatment of upper respiratory infections in cats is symptomatic, and common treatments include the following: Systemic antibiotics to treat and prevent bacterial infections. (joewongcomedy.com)
Symptoms3
- The symptoms of Chlamydophila Felis can vary depending on the severity of the infection. (petmoo.com)
- While there are no home remedies that can cure Chlamydophila Felis, there are some steps that cat owners can take to help alleviate their cat's symptoms. (petmoo.com)
- In addition, if your cat is displaying any of the symptoms of Chlamydophila Felis, such as sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, or nasal discharge, it is important to seek veterinary care promptly. (petmoo.com)
Bacterium1
- Chlamydophila Felis is caused by the Chlamydophila Felis bacterium. (petmoo.com)
Pneumoniae infection2
- This study examined the prevalence of inflammatory phenotypes and the presence of current C. pneumoniae infection in adults and children with stable and acute asthma. (ersjournals.com)
- The aetiology of neutrophilic asthma is unknown and is not explained by the presence of current active C. pneumoniae infection. (ersjournals.com)
Systemic infection1
- Results of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay-based interferon-gamma release assay blood test for tuberculosis are often positive in patients with erythema induratum, again suggesting that erythema induratum is a hypersensitivity reaction to a systemic infection, and that erythema induratum has features of both type III (immune-complex-mediated) and type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reactions. (medscape.com)
Brucella3
- The immune response against Brucella infection involves many molecules and cells to trigger a Th1 immune response and activation of CD8+ T cells [ 12 - 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Moreover, our group and others have demonstrated that MyD88 is essential for host control of Brucella infection in vivo and the induction of proinflammatory cytokines [ 21 ]. (hindawi.com)
- So far, no study has demonstrated the role of NOD-like receptors in the control of Brucella infection. (hindawi.com)
Cats12
- 1999). In the early stages of infection, cats develop conjunctivitis with serous ocular discharge and blepharospasm (Hoover et al . (vin.com)
- Feline distemper (also called "feline panleukopenia") is a generally lethal infection in kittens and young adult cats. (marvistavet.com)
- Whilst most cats eliminate FCoV after infection, some will develop a persistent infection and continue to shed large amounts of the virus in their faeces, serving as a source of infection for other cats. (yourvetonline.com)
- Cats infected with calici are contagious for several months after infection but do not appear to have recurrences the same way cats with herpes do. (vin.com)
- If you have a cat that has been diagnosed with Chlamydophila Felis, it is important to isolate them from other cats to prevent the spread of infection. (petmoo.com)
- Chlamydophila Felis can affect cats of all breeds and ages. (petmoo.com)
- While there are no specific dietary recommendations for cats with Chlamydophila Felis, it is important to ensure that your cat is eating a balanced and nutritious diet. (petmoo.com)
- Infection occurs when susceptible cats come in contact with these secretions, or fleas from infected an infected cat. (eastcowetavet.com)
- Once infected, cats carry the infection for life and may experience recurring bouts of upper respiratory and eye disease. (joewongcomedy.com)
- Vaccines for upper respiratory disease in cats may not actually prevent infection, but they help lessen the severity of the disease in some cases. (joewongcomedy.com)
- Why are flat faced cats more susceptible to upper respiratory infections? (joewongcomedy.com)
- Flat-faced cats, such as Persians, seem particularly susceptible to upper respiratory infections. (joewongcomedy.com)
Strong odor1
- Advantages of having your male cat neutered are the absence of sexual behavior, less of a tendency to walk away, fewer fight incidents with paired disease infections by wounds, less strong odor urine, less chance of spraying and house soiling. (veterinaire-smets.be)
Disease4
- Although nodular vasculitis and erythema induratum (Bazin disease) have historically been considered synonymous, the terms erythema induratum and Bazin disease are currently only used for cases of nodular vasculitis that are associated with M tuberculosis infection. (medscape.com)
- [ 3 ] Infection with M tuberculosis is considered to be an etiologic factor for erythema induratum that is associated with tuberculosis (Bazin disease), and, based on published reports, latent or active TB infection is the most common reported identifiable cause of erythema induratum. (medscape.com)
- Vaccines are preparations that resemble infections but are not disease-causing. (yourvetonline.com)
- It isn't always Lyme Disease so we present other studies implicating other infections. (kentuckylymedisease.org)
Childhood2
- HSVE usually peaks in childhood (between 3 months and 6 years during primary infection with HSV-1) and in older people (bimodal distribution). (orpha.net)
- However, childhood infection has become much less common since children have been routinely vaccinated against H. influenzae . (msdmanuals.com)
Clinical2
- A rare disorder caused by infection of the central nervous system by Herpes simplex virus (HSV) that could have a devastating clinical course and a potentially fatal outcome particularly with delay or lack of treatment. (orpha.net)
- • an association of new C. pneumoniae respiratory infections with episodes of clinical relapse [Buljevac D, Verkooyen RP, Jacobs BC, Hop W, van der Zwaan LA, van Doorn PA, Hintzen RQ. (weeksmd.com)