Strep

[Squirt]

My daughter and I have strep. Can we pass this to our birds? I am worried. Thank you.

 

[JerseyWendy]

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/44102-strep-throat-advice-please.html

In addition to the above thread, I'd like to say that strep is actually caused by bacteria, and it CAN be transmitted to your birds. If you do a Google search, you will find several places will confirm this.

I did a screen shot of an article I found online, written by Dr. Michael Doolen, who happened to be my Avian vet:

 

[Squirt]

Now, I am really worried.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Please don't worry excessively. Practice good hygiene, take your antibiotics, and keep everything as clean as possible.