How does bird flu spread to humans? These are the symptoms of infection, protect yourself with these easy steps

Bird Flu Alert: The health department has come on alert mode after cases of bird flu were reported from many areas of Bihar. At the same time, outbreak of bird flu is being seen in Chhattisgarh. About 25 thousand hens and chicks have been destroyed in Bilaspur. Apart from this, after the confirmation of H5N1 virus in some chickens in Nagpur, Maharashtra, a radius of one km has been declared as infected zone. In such a situation, there is a need to be careful. The biggest reason for this is that this infection can spread to humans also.

How does bird flu spread to humans?

Bird flu is spread by H5N1 virus. This disease mainly occurs in birds. Due to some reasons it can spread among common people.

• Infection can occur through direct contact with birds (chicken, duck, quail etc.).
• Bird flu also spreads through contact with saliva, droppings, cage and water of infected birds.
• Infection also spreads due to uncleanliness (eg, not maintaining cleanliness in poultry farms).

What are the symptoms of bird flu?

After getting infected with bird flu (H5N1), symptoms of this disease start appearing in a person in 2 to 8 days.

• Cough, sore throat, redness of eyes along with running nose.
• High fever and fatigue.
• Muscle pain and difficulty in breathing.
• Complaints of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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How to protect against bird flu?

• The best way to prevent bird flu is to maintain distance from infected areas.
• Do not come in direct contact with birds, use protective gear for this.
• Take special care of cleanliness. Hands should be washed thoroughly with soap.
• Do not go near birds unnecessarily. Do not touch dead birds at all.
• Eating poultry products should be avoided during the spread of infection or bird flu.