PRO/AH/EDR> Psittacosis – USA (MI): parrot

Psittacosis — United States
A local pet store is currently under quarantine after cases of sick birds were investigated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Casa La Parrot, located at 124 28th Street in Grand Rapids, has been quarantined for 2 positive cases of psittacosis, also known as “parrot fever.” The 2-month quarantine will expire on 31 Oct 2016.
Psittacosis is caused by a bacteria-like organism and can cause birds to have inflamed eyes, difficulty breathing, watery droppings and green urine along with