BIRD FLU IN HUMANS
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AVIAN INFLUENZA IN HUMANS
Published By Livemint
| 04 Dec, 2022
Europe and the US is seeing the worst-ever bird flu outbreak, with over 160 million birds killed worldwide
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is caused by avian influenza (flu) Type A viruses
Most commonly found in wild aquatic birds, it can also infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species
While there have been very few human cases of bird flu, it can cause asymptomatic, mild, or even fatal disease
Bird flu in Humans
Bird flu infection in humans are most common after close contact with infected birds
Spread
Bird flu virus infections in humans range from no symptoms to mild flu like symptoms
Symptoms
Bird flu is detected using a lab test that includes a swab test from the sick patient's nose or throat
Detection
Get vaccinated with seasonal flu vaccine every year
Prevention
Avoid unprotected contact with domestic birds that appear sick or have died
Prevention