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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Since 1996, fewer than 50 confirmed cases were reported in the United States each year. Many more cases may occur that are not correctly diagnosed or reported.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
From 1988 through 2003, 935 human cases of psittacosis were reported to the CDC and most resulted from exposure to infected pet birds, usually parakeets, parrots, and macaws.[2] Since 1996, fewer than 50 confirmed cases were reported in the United States each year. Many more cases may occur that are not correctly diagnosed or reported.[1]
Age
Middle aged individuals are commonly affected may be due to occupational exposure.
Gender
Gender is not associated with increase risk of psittacosis.
Race
Race is not associated with increase risk of psittacosis.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Disease Listing, Psittacosis, Technical Information | CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases".
- ↑ Smith KA, Bradley KK, Stobierski MG, Tengelsen LA (2005). "Compendium of measures to control Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly Chlamydia psittaci) infection among humans (psittacosis) and pet birds, 2005". J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 226 (4): 532–9. PMID 15742693. Unknown parameter
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