What is Bird Flu? How to stay away from the virus

The threat of coronavirus has not yet been averted, and in the meantime another illness has raised concerns. Bird flu cases are on the rise in India. Bird flu is caused by the avian influenza virus (H5N1). Seventeen in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Bird flu is a viral infection that is equally dangerous not only for birds but also for other animals and humans. Animals and humans that come in contact with birds infected with bird flu are easily infected. This virus is so dangerous.

Symptoms: Flu can cause cough, diarrhea, fever, respiratory problems, headaches, muscle aches, sore throat, runny nose and discomfort. See a doctor if you think you may have been exposed to bird flu.

What is Bird Flu - There are many types of bird flu, but H5N1 is the first avian influenza virus to infect humans. His first case was in 1997 in Hong Kong. Infected hens infected with bird flu in poultry farms at that time.

H5N1 occurs naturally in birds but is easily spread in domestic chickens. The disease is caused by contact with the feces of an infected bird, nasal discharge, saliva in the mouth or water coming out of the eyes. Meat cooked at 165ºF of infected hens.

In whom does it spread? H5N1 has a long life expectancy. The virus survives for 10 days in the feces and saliva of infected birds. The infection can be spread by touching a contaminated surface. If people associated with poultry are at high risk.

In most cases it is treated with antiviral drugs. Medication must be taken within 48 hours of showing symptoms. In addition to those infected with bird flu, other members of the household who come in contact with it should also take the drug without symptoms.

Here's how to prevent it - You can get the flu vaccine on the advice of a doctor to prevent influenza. In addition, you should avoid going to markets in crowded places, coming in contact with infected birds, and washing your hands from time to time while maintaining cleanliness.

Two districts in Kerala, Alappuzha and Kottayam, have been put on high alert after bird flu cases have been confirmed in ducks, said state animal husbandry minister K Raju. He said at least 50,000 ducks will be culled to check the spread of the virus and the government will compensate farmers.