The list of possible zoonotic diseases is quite extensive and this module only attempts to highlight a few which are more commonly found in this geographic area. Consult your physician. Wear protective clothing to prevent direct contact with birds, waste, feathers, carcasses and other body products. A watery, profuse diarrhea for about 10 days is the typical symptom in man, but some individuals will become seriously ill, especially infants, the elderly and anyone with a suppressed immune system. Symptoms in man are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Contaminated eggs can be a source of infection.
Wear gloves and follow hygienic procedures when handling eggs and raw egg products. The bacteria are transmitted from infected birds primarily via the aerosol route, so exposure can occur through dirty bedding, as well as from birds coughing and sneezing. Avian TB is common and often found in birds purchased from feed stores. TB may affect virtually every organ system but infected birds may show no obvious symptoms. In man, any organ system may be affected, although the most familiar signs are related to lesions in the lungs.