Bird Flu : The first case of bird flu has been found in a human being in Chile. It has been told by the Chilean Ministry of Health that the person in whom this virus has been found is 53 years old. His condition remains stable. The government is trying to find out how the infection reached that person and with whom he has come in contact. Health officials say that this virus can reach humans from birds or sea creatures. However, so far no evidence of human-to-human transmission has been found. In the same year, a 9 year old girl bird flu virus was also found in Ecuador. In such a situation, it is very important to understand bird flu. Let us know how dangerous bird flu is, how it spreads, what are its symptoms?… Answers to questions like…
Question- How deadly is bird flu for birds?
answer- According to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC), bird flu is usually transmitted from wild birds to domesticated birds. This virus attacks the intestines or respiratory system of birds. Due to which they become ill. Many birds die due to this disease. Like the common virus, this virus also spreads. This virus can spread through saliva, liquid coming out of the nose or faeces of an infected bird. Other birds that come in contact with it also get infected.
Question- Can this virus come in humans too?
According to WHO, it is an A type influenza virus, which can infect humans and animals as well. When a person comes in contact with an infected bird, then the risk of getting this virus increases. According to the CDC, so far there have been only a few cases of humans getting infected with bird flu. Although it is certain that humans can also be infected with bird flu.
Question- How dangerous is bird flu?
answer- According to the CDC, the most dangerous virus of bird flu is H5N1. Most people die after getting infected with this virus.
Question- How can this bird flu virus spread in humans?
answer- If this virus is present in the air, then it can reach the person breathing there. The virus can also reach the human body through the eyes, nose or mouth. There is a risk of spreading the virus even after touching an infected place. WHO has told that, for the first time in 1997, bird flu (H5N1) was found in a person in Hong Kong. Since 2003 till now, bird flu infection has been found in humans in Asia, Europe and Africa.
Question- What are the symptoms of bird flu?
answer- Symptoms can range from mild to severe when infected with bird flu. There may be problems of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting along with fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle or body pain, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath. At the same time, high fever or pneumonia can also occur.
Question- Can bird flu spread from human to human?
answer- According to the CDC, if a person has become a victim of bird flu infection, then it is a very rare case for the infection to reach another person. This happens very rarely. Meaning if a person is in the grip of bird flu, then the infection is not expected to spread much. This means that it cannot infect more people. However, the virus of bird flu mutates very fast, so there may be a risk of spreading among people. People living around poultry farms or slaughter houses are at a higher risk of bird flu.
Question- Does bird flu also spread by eating chicken-eggs?
answer- The place where bird flu spreads, the sale of meat and eggs is banned. Experts say that chicken and eggs should be avoided at such times. It has been told by the World Animal Health Organization and the World Health Organization that it is safe to cook meat or eggs after cleaning them properly and boiling them well.
Question- Which people are more at risk from bird flu?
answer- The biggest risk of bird flu is to such people, who rear poultry. There is a high risk of bird flu in those who work in poultry farms and those who sell meat of chicken or birds.
Question- What is the treatment of bird flu?
answer- After getting infected with bird flu, it can be treated with antiviral drugs. According to WHO, the infected person should be treated for at least five days. Even then, if the condition does not improve, then the treatment should be continued.
Question- What precautions should be taken to avoid bird flu?
answer- If you want to avoid bird flu, then small precautions should be taken. According to WHO..
1. Keep washing hands frequently. Close your nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing.
2. Should be isolated when sick or showing symptoms.
3. Try to avoid coming in contact with a sick person.
4. Avoid touching eyes-nose or mouth repeatedly.
5. Do not go to poultry farm, poultry market or places where birds are slaughtered.
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