psittacosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-005281",
  "term": "psittacosis",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "Infection with Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to man by inhalation of dust-borne contaminated nasal secretions or excreta of infected birds. This infection results in a febrile illness characterized by pneumonitis and systemic manifestations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "avian chlamydiosis",
    "ornithosis"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "bacterial infections",
    "bird diseases",
    "chlamydiosis",
    "Chlamydophila psittaci"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "psitacosis"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/psittacosis/"
}