What is bird flu and what are its symptoms , causes

What is Bird Flu and What are its Symptoms | BGH

Outburst of bird flu, also known as bird avian influenza has occurred in many countries recently. In India, several cases have been reported in Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. As we entered 2021, the news about bird flu started to widespread. There was news of the death of a large quantity of birds, suggesting that the virus has aggressively spread among various bird groups. People who were in close touch with unwell birds, have developed the signs of H5N1.

So, what is Bird Flu?

Avian flu or bird flu, is a viral infection that gets transmitted among birds and in sporadic cases can affect humans. Although most forms of the virus are limited to birds and don’t infect humans, but, the two strains H5N1 and H7N9 have diseased humans recently. When the flu affects humans, it can be fatal. As per health officials, if the starts to change into a form that spreads more easily from one person to another, global epidemic may occur.

What causes Bird Flu?

Bird flu is a disease that is caused by avian influenza A, that impacts pet and wild birds that, generally causes either slight or no signs unless, the bird population is vulnerable, in which it may can result in death in many birds within 2 days or so. A few unusual cases may happen in those humans who have close contact with sick birds or their poop or any surface or object with infected poop. They get infested with “bird flu”.

H5N1 arises naturally in wild water bird and can transmit into local poultry, such as turkey, geese and chickens. The illness is spread via connection with a diseased bird’s feces, or droppings from its nose, mouth or eyes. Outdoor market where chicken and eggs are sold in congested and unhygienic conditions, are sources of infection and can spread the bird flu. Raw or undercooked chicken meat or eggs from diseased birds can communicate. Poultry meat should be consumed if it is cooked at a temperature of 165 F (74 C). Eggs should be prepared until the yolks and whites are cooked properly.

Here are the signs and symptoms of bird flu:

  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Body chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nasal congestion

Few people also suffer from vomiting or diarrhea and nausea. And some people also experience mild eye infection.

When to see a doctor

See your doctor on urgent basis, if you are suffering from fever, cough and body pain and severe headache and of late have been to a place where bird flu outbreak has happened. Make sure to inform your doctor, if you have gone to any farms or outdoor markets. Consult our team of health care experts at the Bansal Global Hospital. We at the Bansal Global Hospital have a team of specialized physicians who focuses on complete and integrated health care with a compassionate atmosphere.

Contact us at +919911062832

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