Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Chlamydia psittaci in domestic pigeons (Columbia livia domestica) at Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana.

Abstract

High antibody titres to Toxoplasma gondii and Chlamydophila psittaci were demonstrated in serum collected from domestic pigeons at average titres of 1:128 and 1:64 respectively. The public health implications of these findings are discussed.