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Does parrot transmit diseases

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Flashwolf

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13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes, parrots can transfer the Psittacosis disease to humans.

In humans it presents with diarrhea, joint pain, conjunctivitis, nosebleeds and high fevers.

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