THE WILLIS UNIVERSITY

Welcome to the Willis University. This is a site dedicated mostly to the world's natural disasters. Also some random inserts of global news from credible sources and also a mixture of opinion. Some of the opinions are not suitable for all. Please remember this is my opinion only. Thanks to all for the guidance I've been given.

January 16, 2008

Infection Prompts PetSmart To Suspend Bird Sales

LOS ANGELES -- An infectious disease transmittable from birds to humans has been discovered in pet birds for sale at 29 PetSmart stores, including stores in the Los Angeles area. Psittacosis is a bacterial infection carried primarily by cockatiels.

http://www.knbc.com/news/15068182/detail.html