Wildlife Trafficking: A enhancer risk for Chlamydiosis, zoonosis transmitted by birds

Abstract

Wildlife trafficking occurs recurrently in Brazil, and the fight against it is still very delayed when compared to the amplitude of the ecologic loss that the country suffers due to the exercise of this activity. The goal of this review is to raise information based on the scientific literature about wildlife trafficking as a threat to the public health, specifically in relation to chlamydiosis, a zoonosis frequently associated to psittaciformes birds that came from traffic or other activities in which the sanitary condition is precarious. In addition, the goal is to elucidate how zoonosis is transmitted by birds is unknown by both owners and medical doctors, even in a scenario where the practice of maintenance of birds as pets is extremely popular. Furthermore, it is necessary to score how adequate general and sanitary management is a great ally in preventing chlamydiosis, diseases in general and in assuring the wellbeing of the company birds. Finally the veterinarian should discourage the acquisition of birds from trafficking or of dubious origins by clarifying the danger that the birds from illegal trade can cause to public health, and use zoonosis to aware owners against this crime.