94% of pigeons in the city tested positive for atypical pneumonia causes
"Out of 182 pigeon blood serum samples tested here in the city, 171 came back positive for chlamydiosis—a bacterium that can trigger atypical pneumonia in humans. That’s a staggering 94 percent. It’s a serious situation that needs an immediate fix," says Dr. mazia, noting that the study utilized modern, high-cost, and highly reliable diagnostic methods. A separate study involving 278 pigeons found the infection rate to be 15.8 percent. "Don't get me wrong, I love birds; I've dedicated my life to them. But I care about people more, and my priorities are clear. We need to bring the pigeon population in this city down to a manageable level—either through treatment or sterilization," Dr. mazia states firmly.
"Out of 182 pigeon blood serum samples tested here in the city, 171 came back positive for chlamydiosis—a bacterium that can trigger atypical pneumonia in humans. That’s a staggering 94 percent. It’s a serious situation that needs an immediate fix," says Dr. mazia, noting that the study utilized modern, high-cost, and highly reliable diagnostic methods. A separate study involving 278 pigeons found the infection rate to be 15.8 percent. "Don't get me wrong, I love birds; I've dedicated my life to them. But I care about people more, and my priorities are clear. We need to bring the pigeon population in this city down to a manageable level—either through treatment or sterilization," Dr. mazia states firmly.