January 16, 1930 – As the nation grapples with the economic woes of the Great Depression, a mysterious and deadly disease has caught the attention of American medical communities. Dubbed ‘parrot fever,’ this enigmatic illness has already claimed the lives of two individuals and left a dozen more fighting for their lives. Theories abound, but one thing is clear: the disease is highly contagious and spreads through contact with infected birds.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Health
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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