Avian flu cases: Infections similar to the H5N1 avian flu have been observed in dairy cows and other animals in America. According to the USDA, avian flu has been confirmed in workers working on dairy farms. The first case was reported in the United States on April 1, 2024. According to the Global Avian Influenza Virus Report, this virus spreads from cows to humans. The report states that three American patients with avian flu had direct contact with cows. Avian flu was recently confirmed in a 4-year-old child in India.
Apart from India, bird flu cases are increasing rapidly in these countries.
Blood flu viruses have been found in Denmark and Canada. This is a concern because bird flu cases have often been seen in birds, but it is now being seen in millions of animals. This sequence is continuing. But bird flu is now becoming a serious threat.
What did the World Health Organization say?
This is the first case of human death due to bird flu. “World Health Organization” The whole world must be vigilant about bird flu. In West Bengal, a 4-year-old child has been confirmed to have bird flu. In such a populous country, bird flu infections are increasing among humans, which is a matter of concern. So far, 2 cases of this virus have been reported in India. One happened in 2019 and the other has happened now, i.e. in 2024. Bird flu cases are increasing rapidly all over the world.
Symptoms of bird flu in humans
In case of HN1 infection, about 2 to 8 symptoms appear in humans. People often ignore the symptoms of bird flu, considering it to be a seasonal flu.
The symptoms of bird flu are cough and sore throat, high fever, cold and runny nose, severe pain in bones and joints, feeling cold and tired, severe pain in head and chest, loss of appetite, etc. If there is a high fever accompanied by cough and severe body pain, it should not be taken lightly. Because these could be the first symptoms of bird flu.
How does bird flu spread quickly among humans?
The risk of bird flu increases when you come into contact with infected birds. If you visit and care for an infected poultry farm, the risk of contracting the disease increases.
Fluid coming out of the infected bird’s droppings, nose, mouth and eyes also increases the risk of contracting this infection.
If you have eaten eggs or meat from an infected bird, you can also contract this disease.
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