psittacosis
noun
psit·ta·co·sis
ˌsi-tə-ˈkō-səs 
: an infectious disease of birds caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia psittaci synonym Chlamydophila psittaci), marked by diarrhea and wasting, and transmissible to humans in whom it occurs as a flu-like illness often accompanied by pneumonia
called also ornithosis, parrot fever
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Cases of a rare bacterial infection called psittacosis — also known as parrot fever — are on the rise in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
In 1929 and 1930, there was a global outbreak of psittacosis, an infectious disease that can be transferred from birds to humans.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 12 Dec. 2019
The birds also could transmit diseases to humans, such as psittacosis (parrot fever), avian flu and salmonella, The Guardian reported.
—Fox News, 9 Oct. 2019
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
In 1929 and 1930, there was a global outbreak of psittacosis, an infectious disease that can be transferred from birds to humans.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 12 Dec. 2019
The birds also could transmit diseases to humans, such as psittacosis (parrot fever), avian flu and salmonella, The Guardian reported.
—Fox News, 9 Oct. 2019
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“Psittacosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittacosis. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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psittacosis
noun
psit·ta·co·sis
ˌsit-ə-ˈkō-səs
: an infectious disease of birds caused by a bacterium, marked by diarrhea and loss of weight and strength, and capable of being passed on to human beings
called also parrot fever
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psittacosis
noun
psit·ta·co·sis
ˌsit-ə-ˈkō-səs
plural psittacoses
-ˌsēz
: an infectious disease of birds that is caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia psittaci synonym Chlamydophila psittaci), is marked by diarrhea and wasting, and is transmissible to humans in whom it usually occurs as an atypical pneumonia accompanied by high fever
called also parrot fever
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