TY  - JOUR
T1  - <I>Chlamydia psittaci</I> in Parrots, Pigeons, Canaries, Peacocks and Pheasants 
  in Albania
AU - Elezi, Ymer AU - Shehu, Gezime AU - Korro, Kastriot AU - Qafmolla, Luljeta 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 13
IS  - 16
SP  - 1014
EP  - 1017
PY  - 2014
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2014.1014.1017
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2014.1014.1017
KW  - Immunofluorescence Test (IFT)
KW  -PCR
KW  -seropositivity
KW  -relative sensitivity
KW  -pigeons
AB  - The study is based on the results of 557 samples taken from 
  birds of different species in the Republic of Albania and tested for the presence 
  of <I>Chlamydia psittaci</I>. Sampling was conducted at stores trading birds, 
  at a breeding center in a veterinary clinic specialized for bird, public squares 
  and in zoos. According to species, the test included 135 parrots, 210 pigeons, 
  60 canaries, 80 peacocks and 72 pheasants. Identify specific antigen to <I>C. 
  psittaci</I> was made by indirect Immunofluorescence Method (IFT) using a commercial 
  kit. Average results obtained were 20.28% and after additional testing with 
  PCR results were 14.72%. Prevalence according to species, revised after additional 
  testing by PCR Method was: in parrots 21.48, in pigeons 12.38, in canaries 13.33, 
  in peacocks 16.25 and in pheasants 8.88%. But the country based sampling most 
  of the positive birds were found in retail stores 16.21% followed by those obtained 
  from breeders 15.66, zoos 13.94 in public parks 12.66%.
ER  -