A woman who breeds parrots develops a fever and cough, and begins to have difficulty breathing. Small Gram-negative bacteria are detected inside cells of a sputum sample. Which of the following diseases is she likely to have contracted?

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Ornithosis, also known as psittacosis, is a disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci, which is a small Gram-negative bacterium. It is commonly contracted from birds, especially parrots, and can cause respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

A Woman Who Breeds Parrots Develops a Fever and Cough