psittacosis

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What is psittacosis?

Psittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. Birds spread the infection to humans.

Alternative Names:

Ornithosis; Chlamydia psittaci

Posts on psittacosis (28)
I was recently tested positive for chlamydia, and I was wondering if the following was a po...
Parrots - Birds Community
- Nov 24, 2010
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is Chlamydia psittaci (parrot fever) contageousbetween humans
My grandmother was diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis she is 75 years old and has ...
MY 20-month-old daughter has recently had pneumonia (as confirmed by chest X-ray) she was o...
copd - Birds Community
- Jun 22, 2011
i have been diagnosed with copd will a parrot make things worse
my doc just called me in with following results. CHLAMYDIA/CHLAMDOPHLIA group antibody 64 H...
Hmm.. - Acne Community
- Apr 13, 2010
This really isnt about pregnancy but not sure where else to put it.. does anyone take oxyte...
Hello,Recebtly we had gotten a Cockatoo,from a person online,she said she had him 3yrs.We b...
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