Psittacosis
Psittacosis is a bacterial disease in humans usually linked to birds infected with chlamydiosis. Infection in humans primarily leads to a serious pneumonia, although other clinical signs, or even asymptomatic infections, can occur. Because of the frequency of infection in pet birds, it is important that pet bird owners and others who are near pet birds know how to reduce the risk of this disease.
- Compendium of Measures to Control Chlamydophila psittaci Infection Among Humans (Psittacosis) and Pet Birds, 2008 (PDF, 198KB, 17pg.)
- Cover Letter (PDF, 13KB, 1pg.)
- Requests for the preceding documents in an alternate format can be made by sending an e-mail note to zoonoses@health.state.ny.us.
- Psittacosis Fact Sheet
To learn more about other animal-related human health issues, visit the Zoonoses Program Main Page.