Psittacosis

Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to humans by inhalation of dust-borne contaminated nasal secretions or excreta of infected BIRDS. This infection results in a febrile illness characterized by PNEUMONITIS and systemic manifestations.

Year introduced: 2006 (1963)

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.400.210.250.600

MeSH Unique ID: D009956

Entry Terms:

• Psittacoses
• Ornithosis
• Ornithoses

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Diseases Category
Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
Chlamydiaceae Infections
Chlamydophila Infections
Psittacosis