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Concept information

Preferred term

psittacosis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Infection with Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to man 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.

Synonyms

  • avian chlamydiosis
  • ornithosis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15174

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