Psittacosis is caused in humans by exposure to the bacterium, Chlamydia psittaci, which is most often transmitted to humans from infected birds, especially parrots and poultry, especially turkeys. Most infections occur from handling of infected birds themselves or by working in areas where such birds are kept or butchered (occupational exposure).
Despite any snickers from those who scoff at the notion, there are some instances where tax deductions are allowable if you have a dog. As noted on Dogster, if the status of your pooch falls in a certain category, the government might just cut you a bit of a break.
Every year during tax season, The Kidney Foundation prepares general tax tips for dialysis and transplant patients to help you with completing your tax returns. The income tax assistance measures most often used by kidney patients are the Medical Expense Tax Credit and the Disability Tax Credit. Medical Expense Tax Credit The Medical Expense Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that can be claimed for a wide range of medical and related expenses such as health care services, travel expenses, drugs, dental services, health insurance, and home renovations to install a hemodialysis machine.