Chlamydia Psittaci: (Parrot Fever) Infection in Companion Birds
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Description: Doctor discusses this bacterial infection commonly known as psittacosis and contagious between psittacine species.
(Parrot Fever) Infection in Companion Birds Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine From the Z.A.P. Action Group Quarterly newsletter One of the most common bacterial infections in companion avian species is Chlamydia psittaci or psittacosis. This obligate intracellular parasite is found in all regions of the United States and is very contagious between psittacine (parrot) species. The fact that this organism lives within (italics ours) a cell, instead of on the outside of the cell, makes it difficult to diagnose and treat by veterinarians and aviculturists. Another major problem with Chlamydia psittaci or psittacosis involves the zoonotic potential of the organism. A zoonotic disease is an infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans. In birds, psittacosis may present as an upper respiratory infection with nasal and ocular discharge, diarrhea or as a combination of both. In some cases, birds may be infected but show no signs. These cases are of concern because the animals are carriers and shed the organism. Psittacosis in humans can result in mild to severe disease. In severe cases, humans that are infected often have severe fever with night sweats leading to pneumonia. It is very important that pet bird owners become aware of this disease in order to prevent outbreaks from occurring in their aviary or to protect their pet bird and families. Chlamydia psittaci can enter the bird through the respiratory system or the oral cavity. This usually occurs through infected fecal material that has become airborne, on aerosolized nasal discharge or from the clothes of a bird owner that has been exposed. It is very important that pet bird owners have a post purchase exam performed on all new birds before they are quarantined or if quarantined birds become ill. Quarantine procedures should be in placed at all aviaries/households to prevent introducing infectious agents into a resident population. Quarantined birds should be maintained in a room or building with a separate airflow-ventilation sys
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