Since the end of 2023, “parrot disease” has increased drastically in Sweden. Parrot disease is a disease that spreads between birds to humans, which Doktor.se also reported on.
The infection is caused by a special type of chlamydia bacteria found in bird feces. To become infected, it is enough to inhale contaminated dust or to have handled a bird feeder.
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Symptoms of parrot disease
Birds can carry parrot disease without developing symptoms, but pass the infection on to other birds and people.
For humans, the disease manifests itself as a flu with symptoms such as muscle aches. But you can also get more severe pneumonia. If you are really unlucky, you can suffer from encephalitis.
Doktor.se has put together a list of five tips on how to avoid getting infected with parrot disease.
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