Psittacosis

Psittacosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by the obligate intracellular pathogen *Chlamydia psittaci*, primarily contracted through inhalation of aerosolized droppings, secretions, or feather dust from infected avian species The disease predominantly involves the respiratory system and most frequently affects adults with occupational or domestic avian exposure, such as poultry workers, pet shop employees, veterinarians, and bird owners Clinically, it typically presents after an incuba...

Psittacosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by the obligate intracellular pathogen *Chlamydia psittaci*, primarily contracted through inhalation of aerosolized droppings, secretions, or feather dust from infected avian species

The disease predominantly involves the respiratory system and most frequently affects adults with occupational or domestic avian exposure, such as poultry workers, pet shop employees, veterinarians, and bird owners Clinically, it typically presents after an incubation period of 5 to 14 days as an acute febrile illness characterized by high fever, chills, severe headache, myalgia, and a dry cough, frequently manifesting as atypical community-acquired pneumonia

The disease predominantly involves the respiratory system and most frequently affects adults with occupational or domestic avian exposure, such as poultry workers, pet shop employees, veterinarians, and bird owners

Clinically, it typically presents after an incubation period of 5 to 14 days as an acute febrile illness characterized by high fever, chills, severe headache, myalgia, and a dry cough, frequently manifesting as atypical community-acquired pneumonia

If untreated or severe, infection can progress to systemic complications, including respiratory failure, hepatitis, endocarditis, and encephalitis