PSITTACOSIS
\sˌɪtɐkˈə͡ʊsɪs], \sˌɪtɐkˈəʊsɪs], \s_ˌɪ_t_ɐ_k_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of PSITTACOSIS
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an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds
By Princeton University
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an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to man by inhalation of dust-borne contaminated nasal secretions or excreta of infected birds. This infection results in a febrile illness characterized by pneumonitis and systemic manifestations.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd