ornithosis

• Doença infecciosa (zoonose) causada pela bactéria Chlamydia psittaci, transmitida ao ser humano por aves infectadas, especialmente papagaios e periquitos; manifesta-se geralmente como pneumonia atípica ou síndrome gripal, com febre, tosse e dor de cabeça.

A medical condition, specifically an atypical pneumonia, caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds.

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1. Bird-related diseaseC2formalmedical

   An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, transmitted from birds to humans, often resulting in flu-like symptoms or pneumonia.

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   • The veterinarian was diagnosed with ornithosis after handling infected parrots.
   • Symptoms of ornithosis include fever, headache, and a dry cough.
   • Proper hygiene when cleaning bird cages can reduce the risk of contracting ornithosis.

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