Parrot Fever, or psittacosis, mostly affects birds but the disease can spread to humans. This bacterial infection is also a Category B agent of bioterror, according to the US CDC. That’s because it is a zoonotic disease that could be aerosolized and spread far and wide. As a result, public health agencies need to keep an eye on Parrot Fever outbreaks. While we do not hear much about the disease, outbreaks continue to happen.  Read more on the GIDEON blog.

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