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Descriptor English:
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Psittacosis
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Psitacosis
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Psitacose
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Synonyms English:
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Ornithoses
Ornithosis
Psittacoses
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Tree Number:
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C01.150.252.400.210.250.600
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Definition English:
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Infection with CHLAMYDOPHILA PSITTACI (formerly Chlamydia psittaci), transmitted to humans by inhalation of dust-borne contaminated nasal secretions or excreta of infected BIRDS. This infection results in a febrile illness characterized by PNEUMONITIS and systemic manifestations. |
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History Note English:
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2006 (1963)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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10134
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Unique Identifier:
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D009956
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Similar:
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DeCS
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