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Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention
Chlamydial pneumonia; Ornithosis; Chlamydia psittaci
Definition:
Psittacosis is an infection due to the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci that is spread to humans by birds, causing systemic (throughout the body) symptoms and pneumonia.
Causes and Risks Psittacosis is caused by Chlamydia psittaci, an infectious agent found in the droppings of birds. Less than 50 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the past 5 years. Bird owners, pet shop employees, workers in poultry processing plants, and veterinarians are at increased risk for acquiring this infection.
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