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Pictures of parrots getting salmonella in their feces

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Salmonella is a type of bacteria that may be present in parrot feces. If a parrot is infected with salmonella, their feces can be a potential source of salmonella.

Pictures of parrots getting salmonella feces

Salmonella infections may occur if people do not wash their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with parrot feces or eat contaminated food. Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may lead to shock and death.