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Isabelle Kalmar
Researcher at Ghent University
Publications - 89
Citations - 895
Isabelle Kalmar is an academic researcher from Ghent University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chlamydia psittaci & Broiler. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 89 publications receiving 773 citations.
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Animal Models for Studying Female Genital Tract Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis
TL;DR: The most commonly used animal models to study female genital tract infections with C. trachomatis will be reviewed, namely, the mouse, guinea pig, and nonhuman primate models.
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Broiler ascites syndrome: collateral damage from efficient feed to meat conversion.
TL;DR: The historical background, pathogenesis, epidemiology and prevention of broiler ascites syndrome in modern broiler production are focused on.
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Emerging Chlamydia psittaci infections in chickens and examination of transmission to humans
TL;DR: Occupational physicians should be aware of emerging Chlamydiaceae infections in chickens and their zoonotic transmission on 19 Belgian chicken farms where C. psittaci ompA genotypes A and D were discovered.
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Tetracycline-resistant Chlamydia suis in cases of reproductive failure on Belgian, Cypriote and Israeli pig production farms.
Katelijn Schautteet,Evelien De Clercq,Cora Miry,Frédéric Van Groenweghe,Patrick Delava,Isabelle Kalmar,Daisy Vanrompay +6 more
TL;DR: Similar cases of severe reproductive failure associated with the presence of Chlamydia suis in two Belgian, one Cypriote and one Israeli pig farrowing to slaughter farms are presented.
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Emerging Chlamydia psittaci infections in the chicken industry and pathology of Chlamydia psittaci genotype B and D strains in specific pathogen free chickens.
Lizi Yin,Isabelle Kalmar,Stefanie Lagae,Stien Vandendriessche,Wannes Vanderhaeghen,Patrick Butaye,Eric Cox,Daisy Vanrompay +7 more
TL;DR: There is a need for higher awareness and for efficient risk assessment and management of C. psittaci infections in chickens as chlamydiosis in broilers seems to be underdiagnosed and infections with highly virulent strains do occur.