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Ornithosis7
  • Psittacosis-also known as parrot fever, and ornithosis-is a zoonotic infectious disease in humans caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci and contracted from infected parrots, such as macaws, cockatiels, and budgerigars, and from pigeons, sparrows, ducks, hens, gulls and many other species of birds. (wikipedia.org)
  • This compendium provides information on AC (also known as psittacosis, ornithosis, and parrot fever) and psittacosis (also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and chlamydiosis) to public health officials, veterinarians, physicians, the companion-bird industry, and others concerned with control of the disease and protection of public health. (cdc.gov)
  • This illness is often referred to as avian chlamydiosis (also known as psittacosis, ornithosis, and parrot fever) in birds. (mn.us)
  • Psittacosis (also known as parrot fever and ornithosis) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci t hat people get from birds. (wa.gov)
  • Agents of psittacosis and ornithosis. (rxlist.com)
  • and viral diseases, such as psittacosis, ornithosis and influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • C psittaci causes psittacosis or ornithosis after exposure to infected birds. (medscape.com)
Chlamydia7
  • citation needed] The Chlamydia psittaci bacterium that causes psittacosis can be transmitted by mouth-to-beak contact, or through the airborne inhalation of feather dust, dried faeces, or the respiratory secretions of infected birds. (wikipedia.org)
  • The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians released an updated Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydia psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis). (cdc.gov)
  • Schlossberg D. Psittacosis (due to Chlamydia psittaci ). (medlineplus.gov)
  • In this report, psittacosis (also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and chlamydiosis) refers to any infection or disease in humans caused by Chlamydia psittaci. (cdc.gov)
  • Chlamydia psittaci infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds (avian chlamydiosis), also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and ornithosis, is a zoonotic bacterial disease. (health.mil)
  • Psittacosis is a disease caused by the organism Chlamydia Psittaci . (susanclubb.com)
  • Psittacosis refers to a respiratory disease that humans get from a type of bacteria (Chlamydia pisittaci) that birds shed. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Centers for Diseas2
  • From 2002 through 2009, 66 human cases of psittacosis were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,[citation needed] and most resulted from exposure to infected pet birds, usually cockatiels, parakeets, and macaws. (wikipedia.org)
  • From 1988-97, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received 766 reports of psittacosis, which is probably an underestimate of the actual number of cases because psittacosis is difficult to diagnose, is covered by macrolide antimicrobials (which may be used empirically for therapy of community-acquired pneumonia ), and often goes reported. (medscape.com)
Chlamydophila5
Birds15
  • Vetafarm Psittavet Injectable is an intramuscular injection for Ornithisis, Psittacosis, and other Doxycycline sensitive bacterial infections in finches, parrots, pigeons, backyard chickens, and other pet birds. (jedds.com)
  • Psittacosis is most commonly reported among people in close contact with domestic birds, such as bird owners, poultry farmers, veterinarians, and workers within pet shops and poultry-processing plants ( 1 - 3 , 5 , 8 - 13 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Reports that patients had found increased numbers of dead free-ranging birds in their yards, handled dead birds, and occasionally mowed over dead bird carcasses prompted clinicians to suspect psittacosis, although no case had been confirmed by laboratory testing. (cdc.gov)
  • This report describes a case of severe, community-acquired pneumonia possibly due to C. psittaci in a resident of Colorado and examines significant clinical and epidemiological characteristics of psittacosis that affect confirming the diagnosis and managing the risks of exposure to psittacine (parrot-type) birds. (health.mil)
  • How do birds get psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • What percentage of birds is typically found to have psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • How can I tell if my birds have psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • There are no specific signs of psittacosis in birds. (susanclubb.com)
  • No - but since psittacosis can be airborne on dust and can infect humans, public health officials recommend treatments of all birds within the same airspace. (susanclubb.com)
  • Birds can be treated for psittacosis and an ill bird will respond very well. (susanclubb.com)
  • From the viewpoint of my own health, how worried should I be if one of my birds tests positive for psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • Psittacosis is an avian disease that can be passed on to humans from carrier birds, especially parrots. (clives-quality-aviaries.com)
  • long story short, he to had psittacosis, and has cost us approx $700, much heart-ache, cleaning, treatment ( for ALL our birds ), and a VERY HUGE learning curve. (clives-quality-aviaries.com)
  • For example, if someone visits an aviary where birds are shedding Pachecos virus, Psittacosis, or another disease organism and then visits your aviary, there is a good possibility of disease transmission to your birds. (ufl.edu)
  • For example, birds have been shown to be infected with and intermittently shed the Psittacosis organism for as long as 1.5 years before becoming clinically affected. (ufl.edu)
20192
  • Another striking occurrence was a sharp increase in the number of cases of parrot disease (psittacosis) in 2019. (rivm.nl)
  • There was a notable increase in parrot fever (psittacosis) in 2019, with 91 infections. (rivm.nl)
Pneumonia4
  • Psittacosis can cause mild illness or pneumonia (lung infection). (cdc.gov)
  • In humans, infection caused by C. psittaci is referred to as psittacosis, which can result in fatal pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Psittacosis can result in serious health problems including fatal pneumonia. (mn.us)
  • Psittacosis has an incubation period of 1 to 4 weeks, and manifestations of disease can range from asymptomatic infection to systemic illness with severe pneumonia ( 1 , 5 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
Chlamydiosis2
  • The disease resulting from C. psittaci infection in humans is called psittacosis (also known as parrot disease, parrot fever, and chlamydiosis). (mn.us)
  • A vendor selling or transferring ownership of a psittacine bird must provide information about psittacosis and avian chlamydiosis to the buyer or recipient. (wa.gov)
Humans2
20211
  • 2021. https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Tabers-Dictionary/739973/all/psittacosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
Parrot disease1
  • Although psittacosis is also known as "parrot disease", any bird that is susceptible to the bacteria could spread it. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Incubation period2
Symptoms6
  • If you develop symptoms of psittacosis, call your provider. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What are the symptoms of psittacosis? (wa.gov)
  • People - Symptoms of psittacosis usually begin 5 to 14 days after exposure, but longer periods have been reported. (wa.gov)
  • Psittacosis can cause a variety of symptoms. (susanclubb.com)
  • However, if you develop flu like symptoms or chronic respiratory disease, you should inform your doctor that you have been exposed to psittacosis. (susanclubb.com)
  • Psittacosis symptoms can often be compared to the flu symptoms. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Bacteria2
  • Less commonly, these bacteria can infect people and cause a disease called psittacosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Psittacosis infection develops when you breathe in (inhale) the bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
Infections1
  • Their capture and transport to the United States, the administration of chlortetracycline used in the control of psittacosis, and the administration of cortisone acetate in an attempt to activate existent latent psittacosis infections. (springer.com)
Parrots3
  • Psittacosis is a common disease in all types of parrots. (susanclubb.com)
  • Spontaneous fatal aspergillosis occurred in several species of parrots imported from Latin America, Australia, Malaya and Ghana for studies on the control of psittacosis. (springer.com)
  • 1968. Control of Psittacosis by Group Chemotherapy of Infected Parrots. (springer.com)
Diagnosis1
  • Diagnosis of psittacosis can be difficult. (mn.us)
Organism1
  • For example, the Psittacosis organism can remain infectious for approximately one month in the aviary environment. (ufl.edu)
Doxycycline1
  • Psittacosis patients should be treated with antibiotics (typically tetracycline and doxycycline). (solidaviansolutions.com)
Outbreaks1
  • Some outbreaks of psittacosis in poultry-processing plants have been reported. (wikipedia.org)
Exposure1
  • It's almost impossible to eliminate exposure from psittacosis if you have a pigeon problem. (solidaviansolutions.com)
20021
  • In autumn 2002, an outbreak of probable psittacosis occurred among residents of the Blue Mountains district, Australia. (cdc.gov)
Diseases1
Respiratory1
  • Psittacosis is diagnosed in people by testing blood or respiratory secretions. (wa.gov)
Disease6
  • Psittacosis is a rare disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Psittacosis is an occupational disease of zoo and pet-shop employees, poultry farmers, and ranchers. (medscape.com)
  • These cases may cause more severe disease than avian-acquired psittacosis. (medscape.com)
  • Psittacosis became a notifiable disease in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, in 2001, and 38 laboratory notifications were received by the state health department that year, an incidence of 5.7 cases per 1,000,000 population for NSW ( 16 , 17 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Psittacosis is a "very real " disease, that can happen to any one of us, and did, to my partner, from 2nd hand aviaries we purchased, and re- erected, at our premises. (clives-quality-aviaries.com)
  • Psittacosis-Measures to prevent human disease. (wa.gov)
Citation1
  • citation needed] Psittacosis was first reported in Europe in 1879. (wikipedia.org)
Commonly1
  • Psittacosis most commonly affects people who work in pet stores, aviaries, poultry farms, slaughterhouses, and other places where contact with bird feces and dander is common. (wa.gov)
Suspect1
Cases4
  • Psittacosis is probably underdiagnosed because patients with milder cases may not seek medical attention or may not be reported. (medscape.com)
  • Reports show up to 200 cases of psittacosis annually. (medscape.com)
  • From 1988-2003, 935 human cases of psittacosis were reported to the CDC. (medscape.com)
  • For severe cases of psittacosis, medical treatment is required. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Lung infection1
  • Spleen enlargement is common towards the end of the first week, after which psittacosis may develop into a serious lung infection. (wikipedia.org)
Found2
Dust1
Treatment1
  • What is the treatment for psittacosis? (wa.gov)
People1
  • Psittacosis can be contracted by anyone of any age but is most prevalent in bird owners and people who work in bird-related occupations. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Control2
  • We conducted a case-control study to determine independent risk factors for psittacosis by comparing exposures between hospitalized patients and other residents selected randomly from the telephone directory. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the 59 case-patients with laboratory results supportive of psittacosis, 48 participated in a case-control study with 310 controls. (cdc.gov)
Bird4
  • Does a positive result mean that my bird actually has psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • Does a negative test result mean that my bird is free of psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • Are there tests that tell you conclusively that the bird(s) have psittacosis? (susanclubb.com)
  • Is there a cure for psittacosis or should I get rid of the bird to protect my family's health? (susanclubb.com)
Risk1
  • You can then focus on the maintenance tasks that reduce the risk of pigeons spreading psittacosis. (solidaviansolutions.com)
Affect1
Article1
  • This article on psittacosis was written by a friend and customer of ours to show the potentially devastating consequences of buying second hand aviaries or cages. (clives-quality-aviaries.com)