Aspergillosis
and Your Bird
We all
love to have animals, but sometimes we need to be careful that we aren’t
causing ourselves more pain and suffering by having them. No matter what pet
you have, there are risks that are associated with having that pet, and you are
going to want to be sure that you know what they are and that you do everything
you can to make sure that they don’t’ happen.
First of
all, when you have a pet bird or other animals such as birds in your yard or
farm, you might run the risk of developing Aspergillosis. This comes from a
fungus that can be found in compost piles or other areas where bird waste has
collected. With your pet birds, there is little chance of getting Aspergillosis
as long as you keep the cage clean, but if you have larger birds or if you have
many birds on your property, there is a chance that you could see an outbreak
of Aspergillosis if you aren’t careful.
There are
several signs of Aspergillosis that you should watch out for. Since it is a
general lung infection that comes from fungus, the clearest signs are going to
be wheezing and coughing, as well as coughing up phlegm and an inability to
breathe. You also might find yourself disoriented, and confused, or with a high
fever.
The best
way to avoid getting Aspergillosis or any other diseases is always to make sure
that you are running clean and safe establishments. This is both for the humans
as well as for the birds. You want to be sure that your animals are living in
quarters that can be easily cleaned, and that are cleaned often, and you have
to be sure that you dispose of the waste in a way that is not dangerous. It
does no good to clean out the bird waste if it is still going to be left
somewhere that humans might come in contact with it and become sick.
If you
think that you or your family members have developed Aspergillosis you are
going to want to be sure that you see a doctor right away. There are various
stages to the illness, and the sooner you catch it the better you are going to
be. You should always be sure that you are notifying your doctor about what is
on your property and what you might have come into contact with as well.