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Post by matthaismouse on Nov 13, 2008 21:32:23 GMT
Hello everyone
My sister has recently aquired a small lizard from a friend and apparently their friend keeps birds, budgies inparticular.
Now the problem is there daughter who is 17 now is dieing from an illness past on from her having a budgie in her bedroom from the age of 6(or there abouts) and now my sister has become increasingly worried about me as i keep 3 budgies in my bedroom, however Ive only had them 2/3 years.
Is it anything for me to worry about or is it just someting that has happened thorugh human error?
all help appreciated.
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Post by Liz on Nov 14, 2008 5:54:21 GMT
My opinion: don't worry about it! For one thing, there are very few dangerous diseases which that can be passed from birds to humans, and the outbreaks are very few and far between, with many being treatable. I can't think of any that you would die from because you had a bird in your room for years... in fact I would think that the bird would die before you knew something was up if it was that dangerous!  Is is possible that this girl has some kind of allergies? I'm no expert but I can't think of what else it would be, or of any reason for you to be really worried. Obviously it would be unhealthy to have a room full of birds in dirty cages, etc, but in your case I don't see any reason for concern. |
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Post by Scully on Nov 14, 2008 6:07:39 GMT
Thats so sad, for someone so young. I have not heard anything like that before.
Birds such as Cockatoos, carry a powder/dust on thier feathers. When you keep alot together, that can harm a person, if not kept properly. Even that is rare though.
Budgies do not have that, so i dont feel you should be worried either
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Post by mueb on Nov 14, 2008 19:21:48 GMT
What is the name of the illness that she's supposed to have?
The only illness I know of that can be caught from birds & is capable of killing a human is Psittacosis.
However it is passed on in a few cases and yes we have had psittacosis here in our house many years ago amongst our own birds due to me rehoming an imported amazon - we learnt the hard way!! We did not catch psittacosis though and are not likely to now as the infected bird is not here any more
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Post by mybirdpix on Nov 15, 2008 5:35:07 GMT
here is a really good article I acquired from someone who gave me permission to put it online. It's quite informative if you would like to check it out here is the link.. www.mybirdpix.com/disease_facts.php |
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Post by Berserka on Nov 15, 2008 13:38:44 GMT
Very interesting read that. Confirmed my thoughts too.
A lady I bought some budgies off a couple years ago was having to sell her birds because her husband developed "breeders Lung" but she kept well over 100 budgies and none in the house.
When I became sick last year I told my GP I kept birds and she put that into the report for the hospital so they tested me for Psittacosis - which I didn't have.
On a budgie forum, a member there caught psittacosis from her birds and was sick for about 3 months.
While it is certainly plausable getting an illness from your pet birds, it is a definate long shot that you will get a serious illness.
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Post by mybirdpix on Nov 16, 2008 3:09:42 GMT
I'm sure it happens but like you said it's a long shot.
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Post by matthaismouse on Nov 17, 2008 8:36:17 GMT
Well thanks for the clear up, i will be seeing my sister today so can explain to her i should be fine. it also means she is selling all of her birds, so i may get the option of rehoming one or two, but i will definatly have them checked out before hand.
Again thanks for the info everybody.
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Post by Berserka on Nov 17, 2008 21:56:02 GMT
Anything we can do to help we are right here.  |
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Post by bullibirdshow on Mar 2, 2009 23:05:57 GMT
Hello
Zoonoses are important to be aware of but not to freak out about.
Do you do quarantine and tests before you bring in new parrots?
This is important.
I would consider a three month quarantine important. These means using F10 or equivalent.
Taking particular care of husbandry. Feeding and handling your birds first. Treat your birds first etc.
Washing hair, clothes, shoes before attending, feeding or training your new addition.
Things like never visiting pet shops is a good idea. Or if you do having a parrot free friend's place where you can wash your shoes, hair and clothes.
Having birds in your actual bedroom is NOT a good idea. Studies have been done about parrots being in the house with people and resulting health issues. It can lead to a range of respiratory diseases. It is to be advised against.
However having said that I do have one parrot who resides in my bedroom.
Your sister is right to be concerned. It is important to know the risks and make
your own decisions.
What is this disease that this young person is supposed to be dying from I would be interested to know.
I have worked in quarantine so know how exacting it can be. I think it is worth it though.
Having said all that these practices come from my workplaces and are my two cents worth. I think it is worth looking at the literature and making an informed choice.
84% of all captive reptiles have some interesting microbes in their intestines but you won't catch anything unless you are immune compromised or have poor hygiene.
Cheers,
Kate
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