They are a good choice for relatively desiccated wounds. For exudative wounds, absorptive dressings, such as calcium alginates (eg, Kaltostat [Calgon Vestal], Curasorb [Kendall]) and hydrofiber dressings (eg, Aquacel and Aquacel-AG [Convatec]), are highly absorptive and are appropriate for exudative wounds.
Histoplasmosis can cause a respiratory disease with cough and shortness of breath. The fungal organism causing this disease is present throughout the Midwest but can be concentrated in areas with quantities of bird droppings. Persons acquire the disease by inhalation of the organism from the environment.
There are diseases that can be transferred to humans from psittacine birds, such as parrots and budgies, such as a viral infection. In addition, people can also show an allergic reaction to feathers and other bird products.