Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Parrot fever is caused by Chlamydia psittaci.
Statement (II) : Parrot fever is also known as Psittacosis.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Psittacosis is the medical term for chlamydiosis in psittacine birds (parrots) and humans, whereas "Ornithosis" is used when the disease occurs in non-psittacine wild birds or domestic poultry. Both are caused by Chlamydia psittaci.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A