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Psittacosis
What is "psittacosis"?
Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci that mainly affects birds, including parrots, pigeons, and poultry, but can also be spread to humans. In birds, symptoms can include lack of energy, ruffled feathers, difficulty breathing, and eye or nasal discharge. In humans, it can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and sometimes pneumonia. The infection spreads by breathing in dust from dried bird droppings, feathers, or fluids. Treatment involves antibiotics, and preventing the spread requires proper hygiene practices when dealing with birds.
Example
Jane was hospitalized briefly when she contracted psittacosis from an infected cockatiel.
Researchers are studying new treatments to improve recovery outcomes for individuals diagnosed with psittacosis.
Regular check-ups are recommended for individuals working closely with birds to detect psittacosis early.
Tim visited the doctor after experiencing flu-like symptoms, suspecting it might be psittacosis from his canary.
After cleaning the birdcage, she developed psittacosis from her pet parrot.
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