Bird flu in Cambodia: corona virus The havoc is coming to an end somehow. But other viruses still remain a serious threat to people’s lives. Bird flu caused by H5N1 virus usually takes humans very little in its grip. But contrary to this a serious case has come to the fore in Cambodia. A young girl from Cambodia’s Pre Veng province was infected with the H5N1 virus bird flu. According to media reports, the Minister of Health, Mam Bunheng, has said that since 2014, the first such case of H5N1 strain has been confirmed in humans. An alert has been issued regarding this in various states of the country. People have been advised to take precautions.
what was the problem
According to media reports, on February 16, the 11-year-old girl had high fever, cough and sore throat. His condition deteriorated seriously on Wednesday. He was sent to the National Children’s Hospital in Phnom Penh for treatment. Where he died during treatment. H5N1 virus has been confirmed in the girl’s blood sample.
This is how humans get infected
According to the US CDC, transmission of avian influenza or bird flu to humans is a rare case. However, infection in humans can occur when the virus gets into a person’s eyes, nose or mouth, or can be inhaled. If the immune system is weak due to other diseases, H5N1 can still attack. If a person touches the nose, mouth, eyes after touching the infected surface. Even then there is a danger of spreading this virus.
Know the symptoms of bird flu
Like other viruses, bird flu also shows symptoms. Symptoms like high fever, muscle pain, increased cough, pain in the lower abdomen, severe headache, red eyes, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and throat swelling are seen.
what are defenses
Bird flu usually happens to chickens only. People like to eat chicken meat. Therefore, if there is any possibility of bird flu, the person should stay away from the birds living in the infected area. Do not include non-veg in the diet at all in the affected area. Keep cleanliness while buying non-veg. Go out wearing a mask.
Is there even a cure?
Once infected with H5N1, doctors immediately start treating the patient with antiviral drugs. Many times the patient gets cured from these ailments. Doctors advise such patients to take maximum rest. It is advised to take healthy and liquid diet.
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