Can pigeons pass diseases to humans?

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Created: 2022-04-16 12:09:15

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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 pigeons spread diseases to humans?

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. The risk of pigeon-related diseases is rare.

How likely is it to get a disease from a pigeon?

Up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry an infectious disease that can be passed to humans, a trade body has warned. British Pest Control Association (BPCA), has issued an online guide to tackling problems with pigeons, gulls and other potential pest bird species.

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