Pet birds and risks of respiratory disease in Australia: a review

J. Gorman; A. Cook; C. Ferguson; P. van Buynder; S. Fenwick; P. Weinstein

doi:10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00365.x

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Pet birds and risks of respiratory disease in Australia: a review

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Pet birds and risks of respiratory disease in Australia: a review

J. Gorman, A. Cook, C. Ferguson, P. van Buynder, S. Fenwick and P. Weinstein

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.33(2), pp.167-172

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00365.x

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Abstract

Objective: Exposure to birds has long been associated with disease in humans. Three respiratory diseases (psittacosis, allergic alveolitis and asthma) were reviewed in association with pet bird ownership with the aim to clarify the spectrum of avian-related respiratory illnesses. Approach: Nineteen studies were selected for review based on recreational bird exposure in relation to psittacosis, allergic alveolitis and asthma. Conclusion: Literature reveals little consensus on the relationship between pet bird ownership and respiratory illness. Implications: Future studies should aim to clarify the spectrum of avian-related illnesses, and to direct the dissemination of public health information to clinicians and members of the public who keep birds as pets.

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Title: Pet birds and risks of respiratory disease in Australia: a review
Authors/Creators: J. Gorman (Author/Creator)
A. Cook (Author/Creator)
C. Ferguson (Author/Creator)
P. van Buynder (Author/Creator)
S. Fenwick (Author/Creator)
P. Weinstein (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.33(2), pp.167-172
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Identifiers: 991005540716407891
Copyright: © 2009 Public Health Association of Australia.
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.208 Vasculitis & Autoimmune Disorders; 1.208.1262 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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