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Disease: Psittacosis

Last Updated: February 01, 2008 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management

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Agent: Bacteria

Vectors: Birds (especially pigeons), parakeets, poultry, waterfowl

Route: Inhalation, especially from dry feces

Symptoms: Flu-like, anorexia, pneumonia. Can be fatal.


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