Detection of Chlamydia psittaci in amphibians using an immunofluorescence test (IFT)
Mutschmann, F
| HERO ID | 10473918 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1998 |
| Title | Detection of Chlamydia psittaci in amphibians using an immunofluorescence test (IFT) |
| Authors | Mutschmann, F |
| Journal | Berliner und Munchener Tierarztliche Wochenschrift |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 187-189 |
| Abstract | In amphibians, Chlamydia psittaci infections are known since 1982 as a fatal disease. Only documented in two amphibian species, the pathogen seems to be widespread in these coldblooded vertebrates. The detection of intracytoplasmatic inclusion bodies and following examinations (electronmicroscopy) were necessary for the postmortal diagnosis. In 26 amphibians (3 species) a specific immunological testkit (immunofluerescence test) have been used. In 18 cases a positive result was found. This is the first report about using an IFT for the detection of Chlamydia psittaci in amphibians. Two new host species for this pathogen were found, one bufonid anuran (Bufo maculatum) and the new Pachytriton sp. |
| Pmid | 9639956 |
| Wosid | WOS:000074688000006 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | German |
| Keyword | amphibians; Chlamydia psittaci; immune fluorescence test; chlamydia specific IFT |