Risk assessment and management of chlamydia psittaci in poultry processing plants

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Chlamydia psittaci causes respiratory disease in poultry and can be transmitted to humans. Historical outbreaks of psittacosis in poultry workers indicated the need for higher awareness and an efficient risk assessment and management. This group reviewed relevant previous research, practical guidelines, and European directives. Subsequently, basic suggestions were made on how to assess and manage the risk of psittacosis in poultry processing plants based on a classical four-step approach. Collective and personal protective measures as well as the role of occupational medicine are described. Despite the finding that exposure is found in every branch, abattoir workstations seem to be associated with the highest prevalence of psittacosis. Complete eradication is difficult to achieve. Ventilation, cleaning, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment are the most important protective measures to limit and control exposure to C. psittaci. Adequate information, communication, and health surveillance belong to the responsibilities of the occupational physician. Future challenges lay in the rigorous reporting of infections in both poultry and poultry workers and in the development of an avian and human vaccine. © 2012 The Author.

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Deschuyffeleer, T. P. G., Tyberghien, L. F. V., Dickx, V. L. C., Geens, T., Saelen, J. M. M. M., Vanrompay, D. C. G., & Braeckman, L. A. C. M. (2012). Risk assessment and management of chlamydia psittaci in poultry processing plants. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 56(3), 340–349. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mer102

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