Pigeon poop eating

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Pigeon poop eating

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Hi ...my son is 10 months old..Here in our apartments,we have alot of pigeons residing.In our balcony also there will be some feathers and poops etc..Yesterday i noticed that my son was eating the pigeon poop when i was in other work.I quickly took it out.But i am worried if it causes any illness to my baby.I have heard alot about the respiratory illnesses caused by pigeons now a days.plz answer.. ..

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C. Sridevi

Pediatrician 47 yrs exp Chennai

Pigeon poo is not good . If there is loose stools please inform .

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Dr. Navin Bhatia Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Navin Bhatia

Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Gurgaon

Pigeon droppings that are not cleaned up can lead to modest health risks, including one of the following human diseases crptococcosis, histoplasmosis and psittacosis. Thousgh these are rare in India but cant be neglected

Next Steps

Most won't get sick, but vulnerable people with already weakened immunity can get very ill with a chest infection or meningitis. Watch for development of any symptoms and visit Pediatrician immediately if they develop

Health Tips

Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several diseases, including a flu-like illness called psittacosis. Salmonella - a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhoea - may also be present in some bird droppings. If you are cleaning up or come into contact with droppings, you should take precautions. Wash your hands and clean any exposed skin before eating, drinking or putting your hands near your mouth. Likewise, if you are feeding or handling birds, wash your hands afterwards. If you have a compromised immune system, including from HIV/AIDS or cancer, you should not clean up droppings.