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Which birds are the most common carriers of parrot fever?
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Poultry that are kept in over crowded conditions.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPet birds in the parrot family, including parrots, parakeets, macaws, and cockatiels. Other birds that may also spread C. psittaci include pigeons, doves, mynah birds, and turkeys.
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What is parrot fever also called?
microorganism. Chlamydia psittaci. causes. parrot fever
What is avian chlamydiosis?
An illness in pet birds and poultry caused by Chlamydia psittaci. It is also known as parrot fever in birds.
Is there a vaccine for parrot fever?
As of 1998, there is no vaccine that is effective against parrot fever.
What is the medical condition parrot fever?
Parrot fever is a rare infectious disease that causes pneumonia in humans.
Who are most likely to become infected by parrot fever?
People who work in pet shops or who keep pet birds are the most likely to become infected.
What are the symptoms of parrot fever in humans?
The symptoms include fever, headache, chills, loss of appetite, cough, and tiredness. In the most severe cases of parrot fever, the patient develops pneumonia.
How many cases of parrot fever are reported in the United States annually?
Only 100-200 cases of parrot fever are reported each year in the United States. It is possible, however, that the illness is more common since it is easily confused with other types of influenza or pneumonia.
Where does typhoid fever hide?
It is fairly common to have typhoid bacteria in your stool for one or two weeks after you get the typhoid fever. Most chronic carriers have got the typhoid bacteria in their gall bladder. They pass them via stool, periodically.
What is the prognosis for parrot fever?
With antibiotic treatment, more than 99% of patients with parrot fever will recover. Severe infections, however, may be fatal to the elderly, untreated persons, and persons with weak immune systems.
How can parrot fever be prevented?
Pet birds that are imported into the country should be quarantined and fed a special blend of feed mixed with antibiotics for 45 days. Bird cages and food and water bowls should be cleaned daily.
Is it possible to remove typhoid fever from the world?
NO, because it is impossible to find out what people are carriers and it would be impossible to find out because most carriers are in foreign countries.
What fever and shiver have in common?
That you shiver when you have fever.
