infections
Chlamydial Infections
Chlamydia psittaci
 causes Psittacosis: An Unusual Type of Pneumonia , which is an uncommon type of pneumonia. Psittacosis is a rare infection. C. psittaciis present in birds, including pet birds, such as parrots, parakeets, and cockatiels, and poultry. Psittacosis can occur in pet owners, veterinarians, and workers in the poultry industry exposed to turkeys or ducks. People become infected if they inhale dust from the waste of infected birds. Outbreaks have occurred among workers who handle turkeys and ducks in poultry processing plants. 