| Document ID (ISN) | 108198 |
| CIS number |
08-717 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-7389-0836-5 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 6010
|
| Title |
Ornithosis-psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci) |
| Original title |
Ornithose-psittacose (Chlamydophila psittaci) [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2007. 6p. Illus. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/intranetobject-accesparreference/ed%206010/$file/ed6010.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Ornithosis or psittacosis is an infection caused by a bacterium transmitted by infected birds or their contaminated environment. The disease often remains unnoticed but its effect on humans can be serious. Contents of this leaflet: information on the bacterium (Chlamydophila psittaci); description of the disease; occupations and populations at risk; safety, health and protective measures to be implemented. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; birds; health hazards; psittacosis; contagion |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational diseases; bacteria; respirable dust; plant safety and health organization; ventilation; personal protective equipment; data sheet; personal hygiene |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Zoonoses
Animal hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
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