- Pathogen:
- Chlamydia felis
- Precautions:
- Standard
- Diagnosis:
- Best confirmed using PCR for chlamydial DNA on conjunctival swabs. Special chlamydial transport media is required for transport of specimens for culture.
- Pathogen Information:
- Gram-negative, obligate intracellular pathogen.
- Epidemiology:
- Host specific (cats).
- Associated Syndromes:
- Chlamydial conjunctivitis.
- Additional Information:
- Resource: Polkinghorne, Adam. Chlamydial Conjunctivitis in Animals. Merck Veterinary Manual Online, 2020.