The year 2005 has been dubbed 'the year of bird flu'. Across the globe, the fear of avian influenza has caused government officials to place a higher priority on developing plans to deal with pandemic influenza.
NewsFYIWhat is bird flu? Symptoms, prevention and treatment; All you need to know
What is bird flu? Symptoms, prevention and treatment; All you need to know
Here is all you need to know about the bird flu, also know as the avian flu.
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India Today Web Desk
New Delhi
October 21, 2016UPDATED: October 21, 2016 17:04 IST
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HIGHLIGHTS
Some 10 birds reported dead in Delhi in last 48 hours.
India has had 25 bird flu outbreaks.
It was declared bird flu-free last September.
With a fresh wave of bird flu fear hitting the state, Delhi is ready to gear up with precaution to keep the deadly disease at bay. The fear spiked after at least 10 birds were reported dead in south Delhi in the past 48 hours.
Read more: Bird flu spreads its wings: 8 more birds dead, Delhi Deer Park shuts down
While the government does its job to contain the disease (it is indeed a bird flu breakout), here's what you need to know about the bird flu aka avian flu.
WHAT IS AVIAN FLY?
Avian flu is the type of influenza caused by Type A strain of virus carried and infected by birds. That is why it is also known as the bird flu.
Avian flu can be infected by several types of birds, including farmed poultry such as chicken, ducks, turkey etc.
HOW DOES BIRD FLU SPREAD?
Bird flu is an infectious disease. It is mostly transmitted from livestock to birds (both wild and pet), and sometimes vice-versa.
The avian influenza virus strain can spread rapidly from one infected bird to other animals and birds via its bodily secretions, feces, same feed or water bowl.
From such infected birds, the virus can spread to humans who come in contact with them. In case of human, the bird flu also spreads at a high rate from the consumption of the meat of an infected bird.
The catch here is that humans don't easily get infected with the bird flu, and it is even more rare for one human to pass virus to another. It is mostly people who are already sick or down with a fever who pick up the bird flu.
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NewsFYIWhat is bird flu? Symptoms, prevention and treatment; All you need to know
What is bird flu? Symptoms, prevention and treatment; All you need to know
Here is all you need to know about the bird flu, also know as the avian flu.
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India Today Web Desk
New Delhi
October 21, 2016UPDATED: October 21, 2016 17:04 IST
Picture for representation
Picture for representation. Source: PTI
HIGHLIGHTS
Some 10 birds reported dead in Delhi in last 48 hours.
India has had 25 bird flu outbreaks.
It was declared bird flu-free last September.
With a fresh wave of bird flu fear hitting the state, Delhi is ready to gear up with precaution to keep the deadly disease at bay. The fear spiked after at least 10 birds were reported dead in south Delhi in the past 48 hours.
Read more: Bird flu spreads its wings: 8 more birds dead, Delhi Deer Park shuts down
While the government does its job to contain the disease (it is indeed a bird flu breakout), here's what you need to know about the bird flu aka avian flu.
WHAT IS AVIAN FLY?
Avian flu is the type of influenza caused by Type A strain of virus carried and infected by birds. That is why it is also known as the bird flu.
Avian flu can be infected by several types of birds, including farmed poultry such as chicken, ducks, turkey etc.
HOW DOES BIRD FLU SPREAD?
Bird flu is an infectious disease. It is mostly transmitted from livestock to birds (both wild and pet), and sometimes vice-versa.
The avian influenza virus strain can spread rapidly from one infected bird to other animals and birds via its bodily secretions, feces, same feed or water bowl.
From such infected birds, the virus can spread to humans who come in contact with them. In case of human, the bird flu also spreads at a high rate from the consumption of the meat of an infected bird.
The catch here is that humans don't easily get infected with the bird flu, and it is even more rare for one human to pass virus to another. It is mostly people who are already sick or down with a fever who pick up the bird flu.