what is bird flu virus? find out more about it and discuss whether the panic reaction was justified. how can we prevent the spread of flu in case some chicken are affected?
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Strains of the influenza virus that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans.
This type of flu is most often contracted by contact with sick birds. It can also be passed from person to person.
Explanation:
SPREADS By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms begin within two to eight days and can seem like the common flu. Cough, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, headache and shortness of breath may occur.
Bird flu occurs naturally in wild waterfowl and can spread into domestic poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. The disease is transmitted via contact with an infected bird's feces, or secretions from its nose, mouth or eyes
Things you can do to prevent bird flu
- wash your hands often with warm water and soap, especially before and after handling food, in particular raw poultry.
- use different utensils for cooked and raw meat.
- make sure meat is cooked until steaming hot.
- avoid contact with live birds and poultry.