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Can pigeon droppings spread disease to humans?

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Created: 2022-03-13 13:51:10

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A small health risk can be associated with pigeon contact. Three human diseases, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis and psittacosis are linked to pigeon droppings. A fungus that grows in bird droppings and soil causes histoplasmosis, a disease that affects the lungs.


Can you catch a disease from pigeon poo?

How dangerous is pigeon poo? Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several diseases, including a flu-like illness called psittacosis. Salmonella - a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhoea - may also be present in some bird droppings.

What diseases can you get from pigeon droppings?

Diseases associated with pigeon droppings include Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis and Psittacosis. You can become infected with these diseases by breathing in the dust that is created when cleaning droppings.

Can pigeons pass diseases to humans?

Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, a trade body has warned.

What diseases can humans get from bird poop?

Psittacosis (also known as ornithosis) is a disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, carried by birds. Humans most commonly catch the disease by inhaling dust containing feathers, secretions and droppings from infected birds.

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