Psittacosis is an uncommon infectious disease that is most often transmitted to humans through exposure to infected birds, especially parrots, cockatiels, parakeets and similar pet birds. Psittacosis can affect the lungs and may cause inflammatory illness of the lungs (pneumonia). Additional common symptoms include fever, muscle pain (myalgia), headaches, and a dry cough. Psittacosis is caused by infection with the bacterium, Chlamydia psittaci, and may also be known as ornithosis. It is rare among humans. People who own birds as pets are most likely to be affected by psittacosis.
Prior to the October 2013 eruption, the last notable eruption from Mount Etna was in 1992. In total, there are about 3 active volcanoes in Italy that spew lava intermittently: The Vesuvius volcano close to Naples, Stromboli and Mount Etna in Sicily.
Guest Author-Alice Rienzo. Recently, there has been a flurry of activity at Mt. Kilauea, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes. The volcano has been in constant eruption since 1983; however, lava flow threatened houses in the Royal Gardens subdivision in January 2008.olcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. Active volcanoes are exhibit frequent activity. Stromboli Volcano, off the west coast of southern Italy, has been erupting nearly continuously for over 2,000 years. It is the most active volcano in history and is often called the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean..