Bird excreta (droppings) may contain viable Cryptococcus species. This can be an important source of human cryptococcosis.
Birds that may pass Cryptococcus include:
(1) Passerine (perching birds)
(1a) sparrow
(1b) skylarks
(1c) canaries
(2) Psittacine
(2a) parrots
(3) Other:
(3a) pigeons
(3b) chickens
People at risk from exposure:
(1) immunodeficient patients (HIV-positive, organ transplant, etc)
(2) bird fanciers
(3) animal control officers
(4) veterinarians and zoo personnel
(5) construction workers and people restoring old buildings
(6) farmers and agricultural workers
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
