c. psittaci
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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
- bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia