parrot fever

Parrot fever has killed 5 people in Europe. Should Canadians be worried? – National

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Parrot fever has killed 5 people in Europe. Should Canadians be worried? – National

A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is spreading across Europe, prompting a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO announced on Tuesday that parrot fever cases have been on the rise in several European countries since November 2023, resulting in five reported deaths to date. In a disease outbreak … Read more

Health alert after parrot fever that can trigger meningitis infects dozens of humans

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Health alert after parrot fever that can trigger meningitis infects dozens of humans

Swedish authorities have grown alarmed over a rise in cases of an infectious disease spread by birds. Parrot fever poses a severe risk to babies in the womb. In total 25 cases have been reported in Sweden since September 25, and 12 more in December. Parakeets, a popular pet breed, are known to carry the … Read more