20 cases of parrot disease, a respiratory infection, have been identified in just two months in Denmark

20 cases of parrot disease have been identified in just two months in Denmark, surpassing the typical annual range of 10-30 cases. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) said that the disease, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, is primarily spread by wild birds like garden blackbirds and sparrows. Transmission occurs through exposure to their feces, which can become airborne and inhaled. While symptoms of parrot disease are often mild or nonexistent, in severe cases it can lead to pneumonia, particularly in those with weakened immune systems. SSI is investigating the source of the outbreak as it is still unknown, TV2 reported.