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If you wonder what is parrot fever? Here is all the information in detail.

In our article today, we will talk about parrot diseases, their treatment, and various prevention methods.

The onset of parrot fever

Our story begins in Baltimore, America, in late 1929, when Simon Martin bought a parrot for his wife as a Christmas gift and asked relatives to take care of it until Christmas Day.

In time the parrot fell ill and died by Christmas Day, and after a while two of the relatives who were taking care of the birds fell ill, as did Martin's wife.

Their doctor suspected parrot fever and asked the US Public Health Service for medication to treat it, but there was no known cure.

The case was reported in a newspaper, and the fear of parrot fever spread quickly.

The total number of cases also increased dramatically and the US media caused a panic about this new mysterious disease.

With the increasing awareness of parrot fever, scientists have provided sufficient solutions to eradicate parrot fever, and to find the appropriate treatment.

So what is parrot fever? What are the harms of parrots to humans?

What is parrot fever?

Parrot disease, or chlamydiasis, is a lung infection caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia psittaci.

Also known as parrot disease, or bird disease (O

rnithosis), or parrot fever (Psittacosis).

These bacteria are mainly found in parrots, but they are also found in other birds, such as: canaries, poultry, pigeons, cockatiels, and wild birds.

A doctor in Europe in 1879 announced for the first time that parrot disease could affect humans

.How is parrot fever transmitted to humans?

Parrot fever can be contracted by:

•   Dealing directly with an injured bird.
•   Inhaling the dust resulting from the secretions and dry droppings of the infected bird.
• An infected bird bites or the beak touches a person's mouth.

It should be noted that the disease is rarely transmitted from one person to another, but infection may result between people when exposed to droplets from the infected person.

What are the symptoms of parrot fever in infected birds?

Having mentioned what parrot fever is, it is worth noting that infected birds may not show symptoms, and they can carry the bacteria for months before showing any signs of it, i.e. latent.

The bird appears healthy without any symptoms, but they can appear later.

Veterinarians also call it Avian Chlamydiosis.

Signs of parrot disease, or that may appear on infected birds, include:

1. Shiver.
2. Breathing difficulty.
3. Secretions from the eyes or nose.
4. Diarrhea.
5. Discolored droppings in different shades of green (also a symptom of parakeet poisoning).
6. Weight loss; As a result of poor appetite.
7. Lethargy and drowsiness.
8. A sick bird may eat less or not eat at all.