Molecular detection of chlamydiales in captive zoo animals at Songkhla Zoo, southern Thailand
A survey of 92 captive-animal samples at Songkhla Zoo detected Chlamydiales-related DNA in one asymptomatic giant Asian pond turtle (1.09%). The sequence matched AY845420.1 and diverged from recognized pathogenic species. This is preliminary molecular detection, not proof of viable infection, transmission, or human risk.