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This document provides detailed guidance on the identification, reporting, and control of psittacosis, a bacterial disease transmitted from birds to humans, including case definitions, laboratory

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How to fill out Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis

1. Gather necessary epidemiological data, including symptom onset, travel history, and exposure to birds.
2. Contact local health department to report the case and receive guidance.
3. Complete the Psittacosis case investigation form accurately, ensuring all relevant details are included.
4. Collect and submit appropriate laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
5. Document any additional findings or actions taken during the investigation.
6. Review and update the case investigation as more information becomes available.

Who needs Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

1. Healthcare providers diagnosing or treating suspected cases of Psittacosis.
2. Public health officials managing outbreaks and surveillance of communicable diseases.
3. Laboratory personnel handling specimens related to suspected Psittacosis cases.
4. Research institutions studying the transmission and epidemiology of Psittacosis.

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How do you test for psittacosis?

The disease is not normally transmitted from person to person. People of all ages can get psittacosis. Those who have contact with pet birds and poultry, including people who work in bird-related occupations, are at increased risk. The incubation period typically ranges from 5 -14 days, but may be up to 4 weeks.

Can psittacosis be transmitted?

Case reports suggest transmission may occur from contact with infected aborted material, abnormal equine placentas or symptomatic foals. Psittacosis can be spread from person to person or from other animals to humans but this happens very rarely.

What is the route of transmission for psittacosis?

How is psittacosis spread? Psittacosis is usually spread by inhaling dust from dried droppings from birdcages or by handling infected birds in slaughterhouses. Waste material in the birdcage may stay infectious for weeks.

What type of disease is psittacosis?

Psittacosis represents a zoonotic bacterial infectious disease caused by the obligate intracellular organism, Chlamydia psittaci.

How easy is it to get psittacosis?

You can get psittacosis with brief contact such as visiting bird parks. Bird bites and beak-to-mouth contact also transfers this infection. Chlamydia psittaci are unusual bacteria — they grow inside host cells. That makes them difficult to diagnose by the usual laboratory culture methods.

Is psittacosis communicable or noncommunicable?

Yes, antibiotics can cure psittacosis. Antibiotics that providers usually prescribe to treat it include doxycycline or tetracycline. If those don't work or aren't an option, alternatives include: Erythromycin.

What is communicable disease with reference?

Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or the air. There are many examples of communicable diseases.

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What is Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

It is a guideline used by health professionals to investigate and manage cases of Psittacosis, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, typically transmitted from birds to humans.

Who is required to file Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

Healthcare providers, especially those diagnosing or treating cases of Psittacosis, are required to file the manual to ensure proper reporting and management of the disease.

How to fill out Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

To fill out the manual, healthcare professionals should gather patient information, clinical details, and exposure history related to Psittacosis, following the specific sections outlined in the manual.

What is the purpose of Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

The purpose is to provide a standardized approach for investigating cases of Psittacosis, ensuring appropriate public health responses and prevention measures to control outbreaks.

What information must be reported on Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual: Psittacosis?

The report must include patient demographics, clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, potential exposure sources, and any actions taken in response to the case.