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PRO/AH/EDR> Psittacosis – USA (02): (MI) comment

Psittacosis -- United StatesReference outbreak - there was no mention as to the origin of these birds - there is a continuous problem with illegal importation of wild caught species from Central-South America, which in itself is a violation of international accords resulting in birds that are not banded and officially identified, quarantined, and medicated with approved antibiotic protocols. Follow-up information of the epidemiology and trace back investigation by USDA APHIS needs to be reported Read more [...]