What is bird flu?
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect both domestic and wild birds. The virus can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected birds or their saliva, droppings, or feathers.
What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?
Symptoms of bird flu in humans can vary depending on the strain of the virus. However, common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
In severe cases, bird flu can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, and death.
How is bird flu treated?
There is no specific treatment for bird flu. Treatment is supportive and focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications. Antiviral medications may be used to treat severe cases of bird flu.
How can bird flu be prevented?
There are several steps you can take to prevent bird flu, including:
- Avoiding contact with sick birds or their saliva, droppings, or feathers
- Washing your hands thoroughly after handling birds or their products
- Cooking poultry and eggs thoroughly
- Avoiding contact with wild birds
- Getting vaccinated against bird flu (if you are at high risk of exposure)
What is the current bird flu pandemic?
The current bird flu pandemic is a global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 that began in late 2021. The outbreak has affected poultry in over 60 countries, and has led to the culling of millions of birds.
The virus has also been detected in wild birds in the United States, Europe, and Asia. There have been a small number of human cases of HPAI H5N1 reported in China, but no human cases have been reported in the United States.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the risk of the current bird flu pandemic to be low for the general public. However, the WHO is urging countries to remain vigilant and to take steps to prevent the virus from spreading to humans.
What is the CDC doing to respond to the bird flu pandemic?
The CDC is working with state and local health departments to monitor the bird flu pandemic and to respond to any human cases that may occur. The CDC is also working to develop new vaccines and treatments for bird flu.
The CDC recommends that people who are at high risk of exposure to bird flu, such as poultry workers and veterinarians, get vaccinated against the virus. The CDC also recommends that people avoid contact with sick birds or their saliva, droppings, or feathers, and that they cook poultry and eggs thoroughly.
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