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A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, has affected people living in several European countries...
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and The Netherlands reported an uptick in cases, including five deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)..
Psittacosis, also called parrot fever, is a respiratory infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, a bacteria commonly found in birds..
Human infections usually occur through contact with infected birds and are seen in individuals working with pet birds, poultry, veterinarians, and gardeners in areas with infected bird populations...
Psittacosis symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and dry cough..
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