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For Immediate Release:
August 17, 2017
Pet Bird in Brampton Tests Positive for Psittacosis
BRAMPTON, ON. (August 17, 2017) ? A pet cockatiel purchased through a home-based aviary business in Brampton has tested positive for avian chlamydiosis, an infection that can cause psittacosis in humans. There are no reported instances of human infection in connection with this case and the risk to the general public is low.
Peel Public Health advises anyone who may have recently purchased a bird from a home-based Brampton aviary, or through Kijiji, to take that bird, and any other pet birds that have been in contact with it, to a veterinarian to be tested for avian chlamydiosis. Birds carrying the bacteria that cause psittacosis in humans and avian chlamydiosis in birds may appear healthy but could still be shedding the bacteria. Infected birds should be treated with antibiotics to eliminate the infection.
Residents who have purchased a bird from a home-based aviary business or on Kijiji and are now experiencing fever, muscle aches and a dry cough are advised to see their family doctor. If diagnosed, psittacosis is highly treatable with antibiotics.
For more information about psittacosis, visit the CDC's website.
The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected community for life for more than 1.4 million people and approximately 88,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, visit peelregion.ca or follow us on Twitter at @regionofpeel.
Media Contacts:
Lesley Hudson
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4478
Communication Services, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
Phone: 905-791-7800, Fax: 905-791-0595, e-mail
www.peelregion.ca
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August 17, 2017
Pet Bird in Brampton Tests Positive for Psittacosis
BRAMPTON, ON. (August 17, 2017) ? A pet cockatiel purchased through a home-based aviary business in Brampton has tested positive for avian chlamydiosis, an infection that can cause psittacosis in humans. There are no reported instances of human infection in connection with this case and the risk to the general public is low.
Peel Public Health advises anyone who may have recently purchased a bird from a home-based Brampton aviary, or through Kijiji, to take that bird, and any other pet birds that have been in contact with it, to a veterinarian to be tested for avian chlamydiosis. Birds carrying the bacteria that cause psittacosis in humans and avian chlamydiosis in birds may appear healthy but could still be shedding the bacteria. Infected birds should be treated with antibiotics to eliminate the infection.
Residents who have purchased a bird from a home-based aviary business or on Kijiji and are now experiencing fever, muscle aches and a dry cough are advised to see their family doctor. If diagnosed, psittacosis is highly treatable with antibiotics.
For more information about psittacosis, visit the CDC's website.
The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected community for life for more than 1.4 million people and approximately 88,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, visit peelregion.ca or follow us on Twitter at @regionofpeel.
Media Contacts:
Lesley Hudson
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4478
Communication Services, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
Phone: 905-791-7800, Fax: 905-791-0595, e-mail
www.peelregion.ca
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