Psittacosis
(ornithosis, parrot fever)
Psittacosis is a disease caused by a microorganism
called Chlamydia psittaci. It is usually transmitted to humans from
birds, especially parakeets and parrots, but also from species like
pigeons, turkeys, and ducks.
Since this disease is spread by birds, it occasionally
occurs in pet store workers or people who have recently purchased an
infected pet bird. It may also be found in farmers and slaughterhouse
workers who process turkeys and ducks.
General information
Psittacosis
fact sheet (PDF, 15 KB) Hmong (PDF,
29 KB) Spanish (PDF,
13 KB)
Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case
Report F44151 (PDF,
167 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting
and public health follow-up guidelines: Psittacosis
EpiNet (PDF, 39 KB)
Psittacosis case report form (PDF, 15 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
