Feeding pigeons in the street can be harmful because of the innumerable bacteria and microorganisms that these animals possess, which can leave humans susceptible to diseases such as mycoses, salmonellosis, cryptococcosis, ornithosis and dermatitis, as well as having lice that can also be parasitic the humans.
Pigeons usually eat grains and seeds but also accept other types of food such as breads, bran and leftovers, feeding them ends up being the fun of many families due to the innocuous and captivating appearance of these birds, but if the individual had contact with pigeons and manifests symptoms such as high fever, chills and headache should seek a doctor to prevent widespread infections the diseases can cause inflammation or lung infections
Individuals who need to deal with pigeons or their habitat and who have direct contact with these birds need some special care such as gloves and protective masks.
Feeding pigeons in the city increases the likelihood of contamination, but diseases can be caused by inhaling the feces of these animals deposited on the floor, windows and sidewalks, which are often not perceived by individuals. To make the correct hygiene, just wet the place with water and chlorine and let the product act for about an hour, is a simple care that can be determinant to health.
Useful link:
- Diseases transmitted by pigeons
