Psittacosis
Psittacosis is an infection of birds caused by the bacterium Chlamydophila Psittaci.
It is typically found in many species of birds including; Parrots, parakeets, budgerigars, cockatiels, pigeons and doves.

Transmission of this disease from birds to humans occurs mainly through the inhalation of airborne particles from respiratory secretion

Infection in humans results in an acute respiratory disease, it has an incubation period of between 1 and 4 weeks.

Symptoms of Psittacosis may include; Fever, headache and muscle aches.

Although the disease in humans is typically mild or moderate. It can become severe when left untreated in people with supressed immune systems or people that are elderly.

To diagnose psittacosis your …show more content…
Only a small number of ticks are infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme Disease.

Symptoms of lyme disease may include;
Flu like symptoms- such as feeling hot and shivery.
Head aches
Feeling sick.
You have a circular red rash.

If you experience any of these symptoms you should visit a GP. Your doctor will diagnose lymes disease by taking two different blood tests.

Once lymes disease is treated with antibiotics. Symptoms in some people can continue for years.

To avoid being bitten by a tick, you should cover as much of your skin as possible when you are walking outdoors.
You can use insect repellent too, to prevent ticks from biting.
Salmonella
Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. It is also known as (salmonellosis)

The bacteria usually live in animal and human intestines and are shed through faeces. Humans usually become infected most frequently through contaminated food or water.

Symptoms of salmonella usually occurs within 8 to 72 hours and may include; diarrhoea, fever and abdominal cramps.

These symptoms can usually last for up to 10 days. It may take a few months for your bowels to return to …show more content…
it is usually transmitted through a bite.

Once a person shows symptoms of rabies, it is usually always fatal.
Symptoms may include; fever, headache, vomiting, excessive salivation and hallucinations.

There’s no effective treatment for rabies, so it really is fatal. A small number of people have been known to survive rabies.
You will have a series of shots to prevent the rabies virus from infecting you.

Prevention of rabies can include;
Vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies as required by law.
Leave stray or unknown dogs and cats alone.
Leave wild animals alone.
Do not keep wild animals as pets.
Make your property unattractive to wild animals.

COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health)
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations. These Regulations require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health.
Hazardous substances include:
• certain chemicals.
• bacteria and other microorganisms.
• certain dusts; and any other substance which has comparable health