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. 1 июл. 2018 г.
What diseases are spread by birds?
Avian Diseases Transmissible to HumansIntroduction. ... Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) ... Chlamydiosis. ... Salmonellosis. ... Colibacillosis. ... Encephalitis Viruses. ... Avian Tuberculosis. ... Newcastle Disease.PS23/PS019: Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans
What are the symptoms of psittacosis in humans?
What are the symptoms of psittacosis and when do they appear? In humans, the symptoms are fever, headache, chills, muscle pains, cough, and sometimes breathing difficulty or pneumonia. If left untreated, the disease can be severe, and even result in death, especially in older people.
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