[Nancy]

This is a very interesting article in the New York Times about passing the MRSA (staph infection) between humans and pets. Birds are included. They stress the importance of washing hands.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/22/health/22mrsa.html?_r=1&ref=health

 

[Jenny]

From what I understand of it, Conjunctivitis was the main thing humans can transfer to birds and vice-versa. I don't know how you would really prevent spreading MRSA to a bird... it's on your skin all the time It only causes a problem if there is too much

 

[birdiebuddie]

Thats scary.....

**takes a shower 10x with abrasive soap**

 

[afrsss]

interesting article. I always have non-scented hand sanitizer on hand and insist people use it if they handle my flock

 

[twink]

Thats scary.....

**takes a shower 10x with abrasive soap**

:lol: Katelynn

 

[stacey101]

thats really interesting