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TABLE 2.7 ( continued )

Disease Etiologic Agent Reservoir Transmission Incubation

Period

Control

Trachoma Chlamydia

trachomatis

Tears, secretions,
discharges of nasal
mucous
membranes of
infected persons

Direct contact with infected
persons and towels, fingers,
handkerchiefs, clothing
soiled with infective
discharges

5 - 12 days Routine inspections and

examinations of school
children. Elimination of
common towels and toilet
articles and using sanitary
paper towels. Education in
personal hygiene and
keeping hands out of eyes.

Psittacosis
(Ornithosis)

Chlamydia psittaci Infected parrots,

parakeets, love
birds, canaries,
pigeons, poultry,
other birds

Contact with infected birds
or inhalation of their
desiccated wastes; agent is
airborne

4 - 15 days Importation of birds from

psittacosis-free areas.
Quarantine of pet shops
having infected birds until
thoroughly cleaned.
Education of public to
dangers of parrot illnesses.

Staphylococcal
disease in the

Staphylococcus
aureus

Humans Direct contact with infected

skin lesions or articles by

Usually
4 - 10 days

Personal hygiene, avoidance
of common use of toilet