Transmission and reservoirs

C. psittaci commonly infects birds, including psittacine birds such as parrots, parakeets, cockatiels, and budgerigars, but human infection has also been linked to pigeons, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and other birds. Many infected birds have no obvious clinical signs but may shed organisms in feces and respiratory secretions for prolonged periods.

Humans are infected mainly by inhaling dust contaminated with dried droppings or respiratory secretions from infected birds. Less common routes include

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