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How dangerous is psittacosis? Veterinary laboratory
Pathogen — neorickettsia (chlamydia), in their evolutionary development they are between bacteria and viruses.
The source of infection is often a sick bird — a virus carrier, releasing the microorganisms from nasal mucus, sneezing, coughing, with the dung. Infection occurs by airborne and alimentary, particles of dried droppings from sick birds, downs, slomannye the epithelium of the skin can get into the lungs, air sacks of birds and gastro-intestinal tract and there penetrating through the mucous membranes, causing the disease. A bird ill with psittacosis, usually for a long period of time remains a virus carrier.
Reservoir and source of infection for humans are domestic and wild birds. The largest epidemiological significance have Pets poultry (especially ducks and turkeys), room birds (parrots, wavy parrots, Canaries and other small songbirds) and especially urban pigeons and crows, the infestation of which ranges from 30-80%.
Ill persons who are constantly in contact with birds (poultry workers, meat processing plant, breeders of birds, etc.) the Ill person primarily middle-aged and older, children get sick much less often. Patients with psittacosis not a danger to others represent. In the human body, the pathogen enters mainly through the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. Infection occurs by inhalation of dust containing chlamydia (dried particles of bird faeces and discharge from the beak, contaminated particles down, etc.). Continue reading
Unusual Pets and their costs
Studies prove that Pets help avoid depression, asthma, allergies and improve the dynamics of family relationships. And the children who have Pets are much less likely to quarrel with their parents, have higher self-esteem and make more friends.
It is always possible to have a purebred cat or choose a cute watchdog from a shelter, but if you want something more exotic, then this review will help you make a choice.
Before you buy an unusual pet, it is important to consult with a veterinarian (a doctor, not a shop) about the living conditions, diet and frequency of walks. If you can provide the pet the necessary conditions, then go for it. Reptiles, rodents and marsupials are waiting for you in his arms.
Three-year-old Lama Juice is living with his mistress Nicole in the German city of mülheim.
Generally llamas are Pets more than three thousand years. For the first time to tame this strange animal was thought by the Peruvian Indians, who lived in the Andes. The main difference between home-Lam from wild — wool. At first it softer. But do not forget that the Lama is the closest relative of the camels. Therefore, to offend her is not recommended. Continue reading
Plants-bait for bees, butterflies, birds and beneficial insects.
The garden is not only filled with the aromas and bright colors of the place for a good rest and improve their horticultural talents, but also a delightful oasis for unity with nature. And in moments of rest from garden chores particularly felt that he is full of energy and movement: fun butterflies, hear the ringing chorus of birds and the buzzing of the diligent bees. Without animals to imagine a beautiful garden! But the most popular and attractive species of insects in the garden to attract and lure, they will delight you with its society only where you will find your favorite plants.
In order to fill the garden beautiful butterflies and buzzing bees tirelessly, not necessarily to break it in whole meadows honey plants. Just in the preparation of decorative compositions should take into account the need to plant one or two plants, which especially will appeal to pet. So, for example, just replacing a background Bush of blossoming of culture in the flower garden for adorable lamonica lavender, adding to the slim number of landscape hedges preferred by the butterfly bushes, putting their favorite herbs Continue reading
