First-principles and CALPHAD-type study of the Ir-Mo and Ir-W systems by Huang Y.-Y., Wu B., Li F., Chen L.-L., Deng Z.-X., Chang K.

“…The thermodynamic parameters were assessed using the PARROT module of Thermo-Calc. A set of self-consistent parameters for the Ir-Mo and Ir-W systems was obtained after the optimization. …”
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Biomass allocation and root topology alteration of an introduced amphibious plant in response to cultural eutrophication by Xiaolong Huang, Yu Zhao, Hai Xu, Chunyu Yin, Ruijie Shen, Baohua Guan, Zhigang Mao, Hu He, Jinlei Yu, Kuanyi Li

“…Abstract Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an introduced, noninvasive amphibious plant found in coastal provinces, but it has the potential to become an invasive species in China. …”
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What Are the Risks of Contracting Diseases Associated with Chickens? by C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher Mores, Amy H. Simonne

“…Some examples of avian diseases transmissible to humans include Chlamydiosis from parakeets, pigeons, and parrots and Cryptococcosis from pigeons. Salmonella, E. coli, the viruses that cause Avian Influenza, and some encephalitis viruses are associated with chickens. …”
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What Are the Risks of Contracting Diseases Associated with Chickens? by C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher Mores, Amy H. Simonne

“…Some examples of avian diseases transmissible to humans include Chlamydiosis from parakeets, pigeons, and parrots and Cryptococcosis from pigeons. Salmonella, E. coli, the viruses that cause Avian Influenza, and some encephalitis viruses are associated with chickens. …”
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Divergent Effects of <i>Circoviridae</i> Capsid Proteins on Type I Interferon Signaling by Anon H. Kosaka, Chen-Yu Huang, Zih-Ying Lu, Hua-Zhen Hsing, Amonrat Choonnasard, Rissar Siringo Ringo, Kuo Pin Chuang, Akatsuki Saito

“…Additionally, beak and feather disease virus in parrots, canine circovirus in dogs, and columbid circovirus (pigeon circovirus) in racing pigeons induce immunosuppression, followed by secondary infections in these hosts. …”
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Molecular Detection and Genotyping of Chlamydia psittaci in Captive Psittacines from Costa Rica by Jessica Sheleby-Elías, Ántony Solórzano-Morales, Juan José Romero-Zuñiga, Gaby Dolz

“…Samples were collected during 2009 from a total of 19 different species of parrots, with Ara macao (33), Amazona autumnalis (24), Amazona ochrocephala (21), and Ara ararauna (8) being the most representative species sampled. …”
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Epidemiological features and risk factors of human psittacosis in Hangzhou City, eastern China by Zhou Sun, Ke Xu, Liangliang Huo, Xingliang Zhang, Yi Wang, Yonghui Gong, Bingbing Chen

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the presence of bird habitats within 500 m of the living area [odds ratio (OR) = 3.81, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.19–6.61], parrots kept (OR = 2.95, 95%CI = 1.10–7.89) and poultry kept (OR = 2.15, 95%CI = 1.02–4.53) remained significantly associated with the risk of disease infection.ConclusionsHuman psittacosis has become a notable public health concern in Hangzhou city, with an increase in psittacosis cases reported in recent years. …”
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