Zoonotic concern: Psittacosis in Birds

Individuals that work or live with birds may be at risk for zoonotic diseases. An average 250 human cases of Chlamydophila psittaci are reported annually in the United States . . .


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Pollock C. Zoonotic concern: Psittacosis in birds. Jan 29, 2022. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/zoonotic-concerns-psittacosis/