Chlamydia psittaci


Chlamydia psittaci Chlamydia psit·ta·ci (sĭt’ə-sī’)
n.
A species of Chlamydia that causes psittacosis in humans and ornithosis, pneumonitis, abortion, encephalomyelitis, and enteritis in various animals.

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