Definitions for "Psittacosis"
A curable infectious bacterial disease of birds marked by diarrhea and wasting. Also known as parrot fever, chlamydiosis, and ornithosis. Infected birds can be cured with tetracycline or another broad-spectrum antibiotic. Psittacosis can be passed to humans where it results in flu- or pneumonia-like symptoms.
an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds
A Lung infection in birds caused by the bacterium 'Chlamydia Psittaci'. Can be transmitted to humans by contact with infected birds.