Chlamydiosis (Psittacosis, Ornithosis)

Testing for chlamydia may help to control spread of the disease by identifying those birds possibly infected. However, given that free-ranging birds can serve as a reservoir for chlamydia, testing does not restrict organism spread within a group of birds. And the fact that many breeders of smaller less expensive birds are not likely to attempt to control chlamydia through testing, a vaccine will ultimately be needed to reduce the uncontrolled spread of chlamydia among companion birds.

A research team at Louisiana State University is actively involved in developing and testing a vaccine to help reduce the unrestricted spread of C. psittaci among companion birds. In the future, it is likely that you will be able to vaccinate your bird to prevent chlamydiosis.