Psittacosis (Ornithosis)
Turkey processing plant workers in Texas, Nebraska, and Missouri - 1974
- Turkeys in Texas source of Chlamydia psittaci
Turkey processing plant workers, Nebraska- 1976
- 28 workers serologically confirmed
- workers in contact with turkey tissues and had skin injuries were more likely to be infected
Poultry workers, Britain - 1980
- 23 % poultry workers, 9 % duck workers
- contact with poultry should be considered in making a diagnosis