Bird flu virus outbreak; Avian Influenza Symptoms Treatment Explained | Sehthanama- Bird flu spreading in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh: who has more risk, learn from doctor, rescue and precautions

Maharashtra Bird flu cases have been reported in many poultry farms in 6 districts. To prevent it from spreading, 7,200 chickens have been killed from January 1 and 2,230 eggs have been destroyed. However, the Animal Husbandry Department has given compensation to the owners of the form in return.

The matter of concern is that bird flu cases are not limited to poultry farm just. Tigers, leopards, vultures and crows of these areas have also become infected. Due to this, 693 birds and animals have also died. People living around these poultry farms are also expected to spread its infection.

Bird flu infection is also spreading rapidly in Andhra Pradesh. 1.50 lakh chickens have been killed here to prevent infection.

Usually this virus spreads to birds or animals. However, in the last few years, many cases have been reported in humans. The mortality rate due to bird flu is about 50%. This is the reason that people are afraid of these matters of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

so ‘Sehthanama‘I will talk about bird flu today. Will also know that-

What is bird flu?

Bird flu influenza is a disease caused by virus. Usually this disease occurs to birds and animals. However, at times it can spread to humans through infected animals. Till now cases of bird flu spread to humans have not come up. General Medicine Consultant Dr. Trehan Prashant is telling-

What are the symptoms of bird flu?

The influenza virus first affects the respiratory system. Therefore, there can be sore throat and cough. This is followed by symptoms like headache and fever. See all the symptoms of this in graphic-

How to spread bird flu

Bird flu is spread by birds through influenza virus. However, it is not necessary that bird flu will spread only by touching birds directly. Actually influenza virus can survive for several days. The virus can spread for 10 days through the stool and saliva of the infected bird. Touching infected surface can also cause infection. Eating infected hen or eggs can also cause its infection.

Who is the highest risk of infection?

The highest risk of bird flu infection is those who work in poultry farm or any bird sanctuary. In addition, there is a threat to all those who are around the infected person or are taking care of him. See in graphic-

What is the treatment of bird flu?

Some antiviral medicines are given in the treatment of bird flu. The sooner diagnosis occurs and the treatment starts, the quick recovery occurs. If the infected person is having a breath -related problem, then the respiratory support can be given. As long as it is in its treatment, the patient is difficult to save.

What to do to avoid bird flu?

If there is a poultry farm of your own, then get the chickens vaccinated. Vaccine is available for animals and birds to prevent influenza virus. This reduces the risk of infection.

Apart from this, follow these tips mentioned by Dr. Trehan Prashant to protect yourself-

Some common questions and answers related to bird flu

Question: Is bird flu contagious?

answer: No, bird flu is not contagious. It does not spread from humans to humans. Its virus spreads to humans through birds. Despite this, additional precautions should be taken, as the virus can be a mute and infectious.

Question: Can bird flu pendemic?

answer: If you look at the records of bird flu so far, the possibility of becoming a pendency is very low. If an influenza virus sometimes comes a mutant that can spread from humans to humans, then this disease can become an epidemic. The epidemic from bird flu can cause terrible destruction as its death is about 50%.

Question: What complication can be done with bird flu?

answer: In most cases of bird flu, there are breath -related complications. This can cause these problems-

• Pneumonia means lung infection
• Serious problem in breathing
• Bacterial infection
• Sepsis means blood poisoning
• Meningosefelitis
• Respiratory failure means inability to breathe

The patient can die if all these competitions are not given timely treatment.

Question: How is the bird flu dyngosed?

answer: If the doctor feels that you may have bird flu, then he can take a swab sample from the throat or nose. These samples are taken in the same way as the corona virus was collected. Bird flu can also be detected by taking a swab sample from the conjunctiva i.e. the eye membrane.

Question: If bird flu is spreading then it is safe to eat chicken and egg?

answer: If the infection is spreading, then avoid chicken and egg in food. It is true that if the chicken or egg is cooked on a temperature of more than 70 ° C for 30 minutes, its virus is destroyed. Despite this, before cooking it, just touching can spread the infection. Therefore, it is prudent in not eating chicken and eggs for a few days.

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