Chlamydia is more common than we thought among birds in Australia, and in rare cases has been reported to spread to people – suggesting protective gear should be worn when handling the animals
Nearly one-third of hospitalised Australian birds are carrying chlamydia, including some novel strains of the infection. The discovery raises concerns about potential spillover into other animals, including people.. Birds can be infected with a similar strain calledthat causes flu-like illness and can spread to people who have close contact with birds.has been detected in more than 460 bird species globally, but little is known about the prevalence of chlamydia in Australian birds.
Most of the birds were admitted because they had been hit by cars or attacked by cats or dogs. About a quarter were brought in because they looked unwell. In total, 29 per cent of the birds, including kookaburras, cockatoos and lorikeets, tested positive to chlamydia. Some were infected with
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