Definition
ornithoses
noun
- Plural of ornithosis; infectious diseases of birds caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, transmissible to humans.
Usage: medical/veterinary term; also called psittacosis when transmitted from parrots
Examples
- Ornithoses in poultry flocks can spread rapidly if sanitation measures are not maintained.
- The veterinarian diagnosed multiple cases of ornithoses among the rescued parrots.
- Workers in bird sanctuaries are at risk of contracting ornithoses from infected animals.
- Ornithoses outbreaks have been documented in both wild and captive bird populations.
- Antibiotic treatment is effective against ornithoses when administered early.