can birds get pneumonia from humans

Pearls and Other Issues

Contact with infected birds can result in the zoonotic infection known as pustacosis pneumonia. psittaci.
Inhalation (including brief inhalation) of aerosolized particulates from respiratory secretions, dried excrement, bird bites, and feather dust can result in infection.
C. Psittaci typically manifests as a sudden fever with headache, myalgia, dry cough, and pulse-temperature dissociation in young to middle-aged adults. The physical examination may show unusual rales and infrequently a pleural rub. While multi-lobar changes are also possible, single-lobe changes can be seen on chest radiography.
Systemic manifestations of infection include encephalopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis, respiratory failure, and/or hepatitis.
When symptoms such as a fever, headache, dry cough, lobar changes on chest radiography, and recent exposure to birds are present, the diagnosis is typically made clinically; treatment should start as soon as possible.
Serologic testing is the gold standard for diagnosis. Cultures are only carried out in specialized labs and are strongly discouraged.
Tetracyclines are first-line therapy. It is advised to take doxycycline (100 mg PO or IV twice a day) or tetracycline (500 mg PO four times a day) for seven to ten days. Macrolides are second-line therapy, especially for children and pregnant women.

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Deterrence and Patient Education

Birds can transmit the infection known as parrot fever or ornithosis, which is also known as pustacosis pneumonia. Symptoms of an infection typically include a dry cough, headache, body aches, and an abrupt fever. Owners of pet birds, employees of pet stores, veterinarians, and workers at poultry processing plants are among the groups more at risk. In severe cases, C. Psittaci can also infect the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Since this illness has the potential to be fatal, antibiotics should be started right away and kept up for seven to ten days. Only purchase pet birds from reputable pet stores, advises the CDC. Use good hygiene practices when handling and cleaning your pet birds and poultry and their cages. [1].

FAQ

Can birds catch pneumonia?

Psittacosis (parrot fever) is a rare pneumonia caused by Chlamydia psittaci, a bacterium present mainly in birds such as parrots, macaws, parakeets, and lovebirds. It is also present in other birds, such as pigeons, finches, chickens, and turkeys.

What causes pneumonia in birds?

Chlamydia psittaci is a type of bacteria that often infects birds. Less commonly, these bacteria can infect people and cause a disease called psittacosis. Psittacosis can cause mild illness or pneumonia (lung infection). To help prevent this illness, follow good precautions when handling and cleaning birds and cages.

What are the symptoms of psittacosis pneumonia?

What are the symptoms of psittacosis and when do they appear? In humans, the symptoms are fever, headache, chills, muscle pains, cough, and sometimes breathing difficulty or pneumonia. If left untreated, the disease can be severe, and even result in death, especially in older people.

Can humans get psittacosis?

People of all ages can get psittacosis, but it is more commonly reported among adults. Those who have contact with pet birds and poultry, including people who work in bird-related occupations, are at increased risk: Bird owners. Aviary and pet shop employees.