Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to prevent Chlamydia infection from pet birds?
Authored by veterinary researchers·Published in MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports·1998·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Compendium of measures to control Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), 1998. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Plain-English summary
Psittacosis, also known as parrot disease or parrot fever, is an infection caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia psittaci that can lead to serious health issues, including pneumonia, in humans. Between 1987 and 1996, around 800 cases were reported, mostly linked to pet birds like parrots, macaws, cockatiels, and parakeets. In birds, this infection is called avian chlamydiosis, and infected birds can spread the bacteria through their droppings and nasal secretions, which can stay infectious for months. This document offers guidelines for controlling avian chlamydiosis in birds to help protect both animal and human health. Following these recommendations is important for preventing the spread of this disease.
Abstract
Psittacosis -- also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and ornithosiscan cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems among humans. Approximately 800 cases of psittacosis (infection with Chlamydia psittaci) were reported to CDC from 1987 through 1996, and most resulted from exposure to pet birds, usually parrots, macaws, cockatiels, and parakeets. In birds, C. psittaci infection is referred to as avian chlamydiosis (AC). Infected birds shed the bacteria through feces and nasal discharges, which can remain infectious for several months. This compendium provides information about psittacosis and AC to public health officials, physicians, veterinarians, members of the pet bird industry, and others concerned about controlling these diseases and protecting public health. The recommendations in this compendium provide effective, standardized procedures for controlling AC in birds, a vital step to protecting human health.
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