psittacosis - how common is it?

[Woody6]

I read the following information today and thought I'd share...

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,368305,00.html

 

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/psittacosis_t.htm

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks for posting that information

 

*Transmission of the Chlamydial organism from birds to humans has been confirmed in a number of cases. Although psittacosis infection in humans is rare it is potentially dangerous for persons who are sick, elderly, immunosuppressed (e.g., HIV patients) or pregnant. These people should consult their doctor for more information concerning Chlamydia psittaci.

 

 

 

http://www.theparrotsocietyuk.org/index.php/Psittacosis/54

 

http://www.pricelessparrots.com/avian-chlamydia.htm