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John
If you have a really severe URI or infection is it safe to play with your parrot?
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ReplyDeletethere are only a handful of pathogens that are very transmissible between birds and human. Some bacteria are ubiquitous, meaning they are found in the normal environment, but don't necessarily cause any problems. Most bacteria causing UTI belong to that category. By keeping a good personal hygiene, we are trying to reduce the amount of pathogens the parrot is exposed to - but the parrots can usually deal with the remaining bacteria in the environment just fine.
Thank you!
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