Zoonotic Disease: Psittacosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical signs of psittacosis?
A
- Breathing problem
- Diarrhoea
- Poor appetite
- Weight loss
- fever
- Headaches
- Muscle pain
- Cough
- Chills
2
Q
How is psittacosis transmitted?
A
It’s transmitted by inhaling dust and bacteria from dried droppings of birdcages
3
Q
How can psittacosis be prevented?
A
- Isolation of infected bird
- Quarantining new birds
- Cleanliness during handling
- having a good hygiene
4
Q
What are the treatments for psittacosis?
A
- Since bacteria caused the disease
- Administer antibiotics
- Tetracyclines
- Humans can get antibiotics
