Psittacosis [psitakóza]

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Terms

ornitóza

 

Ornithosis

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Definition

Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to humans 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.

DUI
D009956 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0015434
History note
2006 (1963)
Public note
2006; see ORNITHOSIS 1963-2005