Compendium of Measures to Control 'Chlamydia psittaci' Infection Among Humans(Psittacosis) and Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis), 2000 and Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2000. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 49, No. RR-8, Jul

摘要

Psittacosis - also known as parrot fever and ornithosis - is spread by abacterial infection of birds that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems among humans. From 1988 through 1998, 813 cases of psittacosis (infection with Chlamydia psittaci ) were reported to CDC, and most resulted from exposure to infected pet birds, usually cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws. In birds, C. psittaci infection is referred to as avian chlamydiosis (AC). Infected birds shed the bacteria through feces and nasal discharges, and humans become infected from exposure to these materials. This compendium provides information about psittacosis and AC to public health officials, physicians, veterinarians, the pet bird industry, and others concerned about controlling these diseases and protecting public health. The recommendations in this compendium provide standardized procedures for controlling AC in birds, a vital step to protecting human health.