Ornithose

The Ornithose are pulmonary Zoonose S with Chlamydia which are transmitted by contact with hundreds species of Oiseau X wild and domestic. One speaks about psittacosis when this Infectious illness is caused by the Chlamydophila psittaci , transmitted by the Psittacidae . It is even the most virulent form. These diseases are transmitted by inhalation of dust contaminated by the dejections of infected birds. These diseases are current and difficult to avoid in the avicolous breedings and very seldom contracted by côtoyant isolated birds. The cases of transmission of a mammal to another are extremely rare. This zoonose revêt a Sporadic character or sometimes Anadémique.

This disease is translated in the man and the bird by a pulmonary ignition which cause a difficulty of breathing and an post-infectious tiredness which can last of the weeks. She cures herself with antibiotics such as the Tétracycline.

Legislation

These diseases are recognized like Occupational disease.

In France

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Simple: Psittacosis

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