Definitions of psittacosis in English
noun
(1) Infectious disease of birds
(2) An atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds
Examples of psittacosis in English
(1) C. psittaci causes a rare disease called psittacosis (also known as ornithosis).
(2) The probability that a pneumonic illness in a budgerigar owner is due to psittacosis increases when the patient says that a pet bird has recently died.
(3) One species, C. psittaci, causes psittacosis (so-called parrot fever), a respiratory infection transmitted from birds to people.
(4) Exposure to the dust from nesting material and dried droppings can cause psittacosis , a respiratory disorder.
(5) Though some birds with psittacosis don't display any signs or symptoms, others lose feathers or change their eating habits.
synonyms of psittacosis
parrot disease
