BOTHELL – Birds of the World pet shop has been closed temporarily after the discovery that a bird boarded there had a bacterial infection that can be spread to other birds as well as humans.
The Daily Herald reports that a bird there recently died of the infection.
The disease is sometimes called parrot fever. It typically affects cockatiels, parakeets, parrots and macaws.
More than 200 birds at the store may have been exposed since July 2, the Snohomish Health District said.
In humans, the disease can cause flu-like symptoms.
