NCIt definition : A bacterial infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. Humans are infected by handling
sick birds. The Chlamydiae cause respiratory infection manifests with fever, malaise,
cough, dyspnea, sore throat, photophobia and headaches.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection that is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, which is transmitted
by infected birds; it typically causes a febrile respiratory illness.;