jdr Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Just wondering how many of you worry about this? Does a bird have to be exposed to this disease to get it,or can it just happen.
BMustee Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Infection is acquired by inhaling dried secretions from infected birds. The incubation period is 5 to 19 days. Although all birds are susceptible, pet birds and poultry are most frequently involved in transmission to humans. Psittacosis is a reportable condition in most states when humans get infected. As long as you don't expose yourself or your bird to shady bird stock (like a nasty pet store or breeder) there really isn't much of a risk...I don't worry about it and I work in a pet store.<br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2008/03/12 17:47
jdr Posted March 12, 2008 Author Posted March 12, 2008 Is it possible to transmit it through things like toys that come from a pet store if they have an infected bird at the store? What I mean is just from the toy being in the same store.<br><br>Post edited by: jdr, at: 2008/03/12 17:52
judygram Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 I don't know Jdr, maybe if the toy itself was used by an infected bird but maybe not by just being in the same store, Berna will probably know, she knows everything.
BMustee Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 Alhough it would be pretty unlikely due to the fact that Psittacosis isn't as prevalent as it once was, there would be the risk of transmission through the toy if there were infected birds or humans in the store. The dander/dust from the infected bird(s) on the toy could harber the virus. I clean the toys I buy when I get them home just because I don't know what was on the grubby hands that touched the toy before me. I buy most of the toys for Elmo where I work, and we sell all different kinds of reptiles...which carry salmonella...and a lot of people don't clean there hands after touching them. I like to use the Clorox Anywhere Sanatizer...spray it on, wait a minute and then ether rinse it off or dry it.
BMustee Posted March 13, 2008 Posted March 13, 2008 I am ALL KNOWING aren't I?!? LOL :laugh: :silly: :lol:
jdr Posted March 13, 2008 Author Posted March 13, 2008 I think it's good that we have people like you here.Thanks for the help.
jdr Posted March 13, 2008 Author Posted March 13, 2008 And of course the other helpful folks here also
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