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Abstract
This work was carried out to study the occurrence of cp. Psittaci among different bird species and the zoonotic hazard implemented to human contacts from different occupation. Six-hundred fifty four avian samples and fourty-four human samples were collected. Samples were examined by isolation in SPF (ECE) and detection of cp. Pittaci DNA using PCR targeting ompA gene. Results revealed the relatively high occurrence of cp. Pittaci (36.6%) among the examined bird species and the high zoonotic risk especially for pigeon breeder and pet shop workers who contract infection from frequent contact with infected pigeon and psittacines. Species-specific PCR was more rapid and specific for detecting the pathogen in both avian and human samples.