Asked by Hadley Kleeman on May 21, 2024
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The code for ornithosis is also used to report:
A) parrot fever.
B) psittacosis.
C) parotitis.
D) parrot fever and psittacosis.
Ornithosis
An infectious disease also known as psittacosis, contracted from birds, particularly parrots, pigeons, and poultry.
Psittacosis
An infectious disease primarily transmitted to humans from birds, particularly parrots, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci.
Parrot Fever
Also known as Psittacosis, an infectious disease transmitted to humans by birds, particularly from the parrot family.
- Become familiar with the methods used in the classification and coding of infectious conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the methods used in the classification and coding of infectious conditions.
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