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helloI have a 7 year old cockatiel and a guinea pig. My
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I have a 7 year old cockatiel and a guinea pig. My guinea pig has Cervical Lymphadenitis (Streptococcus zooepidemicus). I took her to the vet. Can the bird or myself get this?
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May 9 4:58 PM (18 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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Hi Cinny!
Streptococcus zooepidemicus as the name indicates (zoo epidemic us) can be transmitted across species even to humans.
The Merck Veterinary Manual indicates this bacterial infection can impact birds
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/204300.htm
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/204300.htm&word=Streptococcus%2czooepidemicus
"S zooepidemicus is found almost exclusively in mature chickens but has been documented as a cause of mortality in wild birds. "
While humans can catch this bacterial infection its not very common at all
http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ymai/medline/record/MDLN.788146
"Strep. zooepidemicus is extremely rare as a causative organism of human infections. "
It sounds like its not a big threat though its a possible one and of course careful handling and cleaning up after handling a sick animal is always wise.
Hope this helps you!

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May 9 5:29 PM (30 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
so my cockatiel can get this? What are some signs? She is not near the guinea pig but they are in the same room. I am scared now
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