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San Mat?as Gulf - Print
21-01-2013 20:39:48
Psittacosis outbreak alert in SAO
It is a serious disease, it said. It is believed that it originated in General Conesa parrots captured by a veterinarian and then transported them to San Antonio. They released a series of recommendations.
San Antonio Oeste. An outbreak of psittacosis, a disease of a serious nature caused by a type of bacteria found in the droppings of infected birds and then transmitted to man, occurred in this locality.
That is why the Ministry of Health recommended that people exercise caution regarding the acquisition of birds, reinforce hygiene and ventilation of the same habitat, and go to the hospital or health center in the town before any respiratory symptoms.
It was stated that the clinical picture of the affected people can vary from infection without apparent disease, a febrile illness or severe pneumonia.
According to the information that is told in the provincial health portfolio, the outbreak had been caused by parrots illegally traded by a vet who would be among those affected.
Birds have its origin in the town of General Conesa, from where they were transported to San Antonio Oeste.
He said the local hospital "is on alert, so the Department of activities planned for the area (DAPA), through its health workers", works in controlling the outbreak with Environmental Health staff.
While today ministerial experts Environmental Health and Food Science will arrive in the town to support the field work being done locally.
Recommendations
Health recommendations are specifically aimed at those who, in recent times, have bought parrots in San Antonio Oeste. These people should go to the hospital for any respiratory symptom.
It was also recommended to the owners of these birds, performing relevant veterinary consultation to see if your pet needs treatment.
Sick birds such as parrots, parakeets, parrots, canaries, finches and doves, eliminated through ocular secretions, feces dry powder respiratory secretions and feathers on the environment. To remain airborne and are sucked dry by people, and this is the way in which the disease is spread.
The clinical picture varies from psittacosis infection without overt disease, a febrile illness or pneumonia.
Pneumonia begins with symptoms of hyperthermia (hot body), headache, general decay, fatigue and tiredness.
While the disease is usually mild or moderate, sometimes it can be serious, especially in older adults and the elderly who are not treated.
The contacts of the sick person (family or co-workers) should be monitored to identify the onset of symptoms in early.
Attractions
- No catch birds and wild birds, or buy them on the street.
- Keep the birds in ventilated and with enough space without hacinarlas.
- Feed the birds properly and keep the cages clean.
- Do not spend long periods in closed allotments where there birds.
- Do not put birds recently captured or purchased without health certificate in cages where there are already other birds.
Spanish-English translation
San Mat?as Gulf - Print
21-01-2013 20:39:48
Psittacosis outbreak alert in SAO
It is a serious disease, it said. It is believed that it originated in General Conesa parrots captured by a veterinarian and then transported them to San Antonio. They released a series of recommendations.
San Antonio Oeste. An outbreak of psittacosis, a disease of a serious nature caused by a type of bacteria found in the droppings of infected birds and then transmitted to man, occurred in this locality.
That is why the Ministry of Health recommended that people exercise caution regarding the acquisition of birds, reinforce hygiene and ventilation of the same habitat, and go to the hospital or health center in the town before any respiratory symptoms.
It was stated that the clinical picture of the affected people can vary from infection without apparent disease, a febrile illness or severe pneumonia.
According to the information that is told in the provincial health portfolio, the outbreak had been caused by parrots illegally traded by a vet who would be among those affected.
Birds have its origin in the town of General Conesa, from where they were transported to San Antonio Oeste.
He said the local hospital "is on alert, so the Department of activities planned for the area (DAPA), through its health workers", works in controlling the outbreak with Environmental Health staff.
While today ministerial experts Environmental Health and Food Science will arrive in the town to support the field work being done locally.
Recommendations
Health recommendations are specifically aimed at those who, in recent times, have bought parrots in San Antonio Oeste. These people should go to the hospital for any respiratory symptom.
It was also recommended to the owners of these birds, performing relevant veterinary consultation to see if your pet needs treatment.
Sick birds such as parrots, parakeets, parrots, canaries, finches and doves, eliminated through ocular secretions, feces dry powder respiratory secretions and feathers on the environment. To remain airborne and are sucked dry by people, and this is the way in which the disease is spread.
The clinical picture varies from psittacosis infection without overt disease, a febrile illness or pneumonia.
Pneumonia begins with symptoms of hyperthermia (hot body), headache, general decay, fatigue and tiredness.
While the disease is usually mild or moderate, sometimes it can be serious, especially in older adults and the elderly who are not treated.
The contacts of the sick person (family or co-workers) should be monitored to identify the onset of symptoms in early.
Attractions
- No catch birds and wild birds, or buy them on the street.
- Keep the birds in ventilated and with enough space without hacinarlas.
- Feed the birds properly and keep the cages clean.
- Do not spend long periods in closed allotments where there birds.
- Do not put birds recently captured or purchased without health certificate in cages where there are already other birds.