Chlamydophila felis in cats (Felis catus): antigen detection and evaluation of antibody response in Brazilian cats

Dear Editor, Chlamydophila felis (C. felis), formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci, is a member of the Chlamydiaceae family and an obligate intracellular bacteria. It is primarily a conjunctival pathogen, capable of causing acute to chronic conjunctivitis, with blepharospasm, chemosis, congestion and serous to mucopurulent ocular discharge in cats. [...]

Chlamydophila felis in cats (Felis catus): antigen detection and evaluation of antibody response in Brazilian cats

Dear Editor, Chlamydophila felis (C. felis), formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci, is a member of the Chlamydiaceae family and an obligate intracellular bacteria. It is primarily a conjunctival pathogen, capable of causing acute to chronic conjunctivitis, with blepharospasm, chemosis, congestion and serous to mucopurulent ocular discharge in cats. [...]