psittacotic

/ˌsɪtəˈkɑtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by psittacosis, a disease spread by birds.
    • The patient showed psittacotic symptoms after handling an infected cockatiel.
    • Psittacotic pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
    • The doctor asked about recent bird contact because of the psittacotic signs in her lungs.
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