Definition

Noun 1. A bacterial species: C. psittaci is the abbreviated scientific name for Chlamydia psittaci, a species of bacteria. It is an obligate intracellular parasite, meaning it must live and reproduce inside the cells of a host organism. 2. A zoonotic pathogen: This bacterium is primarily responsible for the disease psittacosis (also known as parrot fever or ornithosis) in birds. It can be transmitted from infected birds to humans, causing a respiratory infection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the parrot with an infection caused by C. psittaci.
  • C. psittaci is a significant concern for poultry workers and bird owners due to its zoonotic potential.
  • Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of C. psittaci in the sputum sample.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific and Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in technical, scientific, veterinary, and medical writing. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • The study focused on the genomic variation among different strains of C. psittaci.

Variants and Related Words

• Chlamydia psittaci: The full, non-abbreviated scientific name for the bacterium.
• Psittacosis: The name of the disease caused by in humans and birds.
• Ornithosis: A synonym for psittacosis, particularly when referring to the disease in birds other than parrots.

Synonyms

• Chlamydia psittaci (full name)
• Psittacosis agent (descriptive term)

Notes on Meaning

• Not to be confused with Chlamydia trachomatis: While both are bacteria in the genus , causes respiratory psittacosis, typically from birds. is a different species and is a common cause of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in humans. The reference context provided contains an error in this regard.

Noun

1. bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia