The next epidemic will come from America! Experts warned

Pandemic Warning: Spanish experts have warned that the next epidemic could start in the United States. They say that the H5N1 avian flu virus is mutating in America and its spread may increase the risk of a new global pandemic in the future.

Experts believe that the spread of the virus between wild and domestic birds and new mutations could increase the risk of possible human infection. Although there is currently no evidence of human-to-human spread of the virus, its ability to spread rapidly remains a matter of concern.

Danger of avian flu spreading in America

Spanish expert Fran Franco said, "If any new infection starts in America, its information will be revealed soon." He said that scientists are alert about the mutation of H5N1 virus and the surveillance system will identify it soon.

WHO also expressed concern

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also expressed concern over this danger. He said, "The worrying spread of the H5N1 virus has been seen in hundreds of dairy herds in the United States, with 58 human cases reported so far."

What is bird flu?

The H5N1 virus first appeared in 1996, but since 2020, outbreaks in birds and other animals have increased rapidly. This virus has infected millions of chickens, wild birds and marine mammals. However, most cases of human infection recorded in Europe and the Americas have been mild.

Risk of infection in humans

Experts say that bird flu virus can infect humans through contact with fluids, spit, respiratory droplets or feces of infected animals. Small particles present in the dust of infected areas can also enter the body through breath. People working in the poultry and dairy industry are at the highest risk of getting infected with this virus.

Symptoms and effects of avian influenza

Symptoms of bird flu include pink eye, fever, cough, sore throat, muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases it can cause pneumonia, respiratory failure, sepsis and brain swelling.

preventive measures

WHO has urged countries to increase surveillance and vigilance for bird flu. Experts say that to avoid infection, it is important to take care of personal hygiene, stay away from infected animals and adopt safety measures in poultry farms.