Орнитоз, пситтакоз, попугайная болезнь — острое инфекционное заболевание, характеризуется лихорадкой, общей интоксикацией, поражением лёгких, центральной нервной системы, увеличением печени и селезёнки. Википедия
What does psittacosis do to humans?
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. Some people may only experience mild flu-like illness, or have no illness at all.
What is parrot fever?
Psittacosis is a type of lung infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. Chlamydia psittaci is commonly carried by birds of the parrot family including budgerigars, lovebirds and parakeets. This disease can be readily treated with antibiotics.
How do I know if my bird has psittacosis?
Psittacines can have signs ranging from dyspnea (trouble breathing) to oculonasal discharge to anorexia to bright green feces to regurgitation and/or vomiting. The bird may also have neurologic signs, especially in cockatiels, which may suffer tremors or twisting of the head, body, and neck.
What is psittacosis caused by?
Psittacosis is caused by a type of bacteria that is common in certain types of birds. People exposed to infected birds can get sick, but generally do not spread the bacteria that cause psittacosis to other people.
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