Parrot fever outbreak: All about infection that has killed five people in Europe

Parrot fever outbreak: Symptoms to treatment, all about deadly respiratory infection that has killed 5 people in Europe..

Psittacosis, a respiratory bacterial infection, also known as parrot fever, has killed five people across Europe this year..

"Parrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a rare but potentially serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci..

This infection primarily affects birds, especially parrots, pigeons, and poultry, but it can also be transmitted to humans through inhaling airborne particles contaminated with the bacteria," says Dr Neha Rastogi, Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram..

Prevention: Proper hygiene practices, such as washing hands thoroughly after handling birds or cleaning their cages, and avoiding inhaling dust from bird feathers or droppings, can help prevent the transmission of parrot fever..