Zhejiang: Parrot fever cases appear with serious symptoms

Since February this year, cases of parrot fever have been reported in Wuyi County, Zhejiang Province. The main symptoms reported are high fever, chills, and severe headaches, and severe cases can be fatal, reported Chinese media

The disease is caused by a tiny parasite called Chlamydia psittaci. Parrots, parakeets, and other birds can be carriers of the organism and can transmit the disease to humans.