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  2. Bird fancier's lung - Wikipedia

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    Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It can cause shortness of breath , fever , dry cough , chest pain , anorexia and weight loss , fatigue , and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (the most serious complication).

  3. Histoplasmosis - Wikipedia

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    [2] [3] Symptoms of this infection vary greatly, but the disease affects primarily the lungs. [4] Occasionally, other organs are affected; called disseminated histoplasmosis, it can be fatal if left untreated. H. capsulatum is found in soil, often associated with decaying bat guano or bird droppings. Disruption of soil from excavation or ...

  4. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] Common antigens include molds, bacteria, bird droppings, bird feathers, agricultural dusts, bioaerosols and chemicals from paints or plastics. [3] People affected by this type of lung inflammation ( pneumonitis ) are commonly exposed to the antigens by their occupations, hobbies, the environment and animals.

  5. Doctors Explain How To Spot Symptoms Of Bird Flu After ... - AOL

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    A case report from a previous infection in a dairy farm worker found that the eye redness can be so intense that the whites of the eyes turn completely red. “Symptoms of H5N1 avian influenza in ...

  6. Psittacosis - Wikipedia

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    Infection is usually by the droppings of another infected bird, though it can also be transmitted by feathers and eggs, [12] and is typically either inhaled or ingested. [11] C. psittaci strains in birds infect mucosal epithelial cells and macrophages of the respiratory tract. Septicaemia eventually develops and the bacteria become localized in ...

  7. Bird flu FAQ: Symptoms, what Michigan outbreak means ... - AOL

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    Get answers to your questions about bird flu in Michigan: What wastewater testing shows, symptoms, along with details about pet and food safety.

  8. Bird flu virus spreads to more cows in the US: is it risky to ...

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    Bird flu in humans may look similar to a regular flu or upper respiratory infection, says Babcock, or a person may have no obvious symptoms. It can also lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure and ...

  9. Cryptococcosis - Wikipedia

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    Cats may develop a bump over the bridge of the nose from local tissue inflammation. It can be associated with FeLV infection in cats. Cryptococcosis is most common in dogs and cats but cattle, sheep, goats, horses, wild animals, and birds can also be infected. Soil, fowl manure, and pigeon droppings are among the sources of infection. [66] [67]