[Ornithosis immunodiagnosis--immunodiagnostic study of an ornithosis epidemic].
1985
J Knobloch, and
K J Volkmer
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009956
Psittacosis
Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to humans 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.
Ornithosis,Ornithoses,Psittacoses
D004196
Disease Outbreaks
Sudden increase in the incidence of a disease. The concept includes EPIDEMICS and PANDEMICS.