Chlamydophila psittaci (Lillie) Everett et al. (ATCC® VR-574)

Classification: Chlamydiaceae  /  Product Format: freeze-dried

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Classification Chlamydiaceae
Agent Chlamydophila psittaci (Lillie) Everett et al.
Strain Ornithosis, Pigeon strain CP-3
Biosafety Level 3
Isolation
pigeon, California, 1958
Product Format freeze-dried
Storage Conditions -60°C or colder
Effect on Host
Death of embryo with hyperemia of yolk sac
Recommended Host
chicken embryo, yolk sac inoculation
chicken embryo; mouse, i.c. or i.p. inoculation; pigeon, i.c. or i.p. inoculation; sparrow, i.p. inoculation; parakeet, i.p. inoculation; turkey, i.p. inoculation
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 39°C
Incubation: 4-8 days
Effect on Host
Death of embryo with hyperemia of yolk sac
Name of Depositor LA Page
Source
pigeon, California, 1958
Year of Origin 1958
References

Page LA. . Am. J. Vet. Res. 21: 971, 1960.

Page LA. Interspecies transfer of psittacosis-LGV-trachoma agents: pathogenicity of two avian and two mammalian strains for eight species of birds and mammals. Am. J. Vet. Res. 27: 397-407, 1966. PubMed: 6006334

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank)
AF269265
Chlamydophila psittaci CP3 major outer membrane protein (ompA) gene, complete cds.


Nucleotide (GenBank)
U68448
Chlamydia psittaci CP3 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence, intergenic spacer, and 23S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence.

Permits Notice: Necessary Permits

These permits may be required for shipping this product:

  • This item is listed on the Commerce Control List of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is distributed only within the 50 United States. Distribution requires completion of a Customer Acceptance of Responsibility (CAR) for Commerce Control List Biologicals form.
  • Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
  • USDA APHIS VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit must be obtained and a copy of the permit must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. The Application Form VS 16-3 (Import controlled material import or transport organisms or vectors) must be submitted to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services to obtain the VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit.
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