Gaurav Sharma Gaurav Sharma Asked 8 months ago

What is pigeon fever?

I heard my neighbor talking about 'pigeon fever' after his birds got sick. I'm a bit concerned for my own pigeons. What exactly is pigeon fever, and should I be worried?

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Pigeon fever? Beta, maine toh insaanon ke bukhar ke baare mein hi suna hai. Yeh kabootar wala bukhar kya hai? Agar yeh kabootaron ko hota hai, toh unka dhyaan rakhne walon ko bhi savdhaan rehna chahiye, na. Kabhi kabhi janwaron se insaanon ko bhi bimari lag jaati hai. Doctor se puch lena better hai.

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Pigeon fever? Sounds like something that affects pigeons, not humans, right? If it's a zoonotic disease (transferable to humans), then that's a serious concern. The cost of testing and treatment for such rare illnesses can be very high. If there's any risk, it's essential to understand symptoms and preventive measures to avoid medical bills.

Sneha Sharma Sneha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Pigeon fever? That's a new one for me. At first, anything with 'fever' in it makes me panic, but after a quick search, it seems it's primarily a bacterial disease in horses, not commonly associated with humans in India. So, probably nothing to stress about for yourself, unless you're a horse owner! But if you hear of any human cases, definitely check with a doc.

Rahul Deshpande Rahul Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Pigeon fever? Aisa kuch suna nahi hai, ho na. Shayad animals ko hota hoga. Agar yeh humans ko affect karta hai toh serious hai. Generally, it's important to maintain hygiene around birds. Best to consult a vet first for pigeons, and if you have symptoms yourself, then a human doctor. Don't take chances, haan na.

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Gopalakrishna Pillai Gopalakrishna Pillai Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Pigeon fever, I have never encountered this term before. In my experience, if a disease has 'fever' in its name, it can be serious. It is important to know if this is something that can affect people. If you have any concerns about symptoms after contact with animals, please consult a medical doctor. It is always better to be cautious.

Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Pigeon fever, also known as dryland distemper, is actually a bacterial infection that mainly affects horses and other livestock. It's rare in humans. We had a case on our farm once, and it caused abscesses. For humans, it's usually only if you handle infected animals very closely without protection. So, if you're asking, just be mindful of animal hygiene, especially if you're around livestock. If you have any unusual lumps or fever, see a doc, but don't panic.

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