Next Pandemic Warning : Amidst the rapidly increasing cases of bird flu across the world, Spanish experts have warned that the next epidemic may come from America. According to La Vanguardia, infectious disease experts have said that the H5N1 avian flu is spreading rapidly in the Americas, so it could trigger a new pandemic in the near future.
Let us tell you that avian influenza is also called bird flu. Apart from birds, this virus has now reached cows and other animals. So far, there have been no cases of it spreading from one person to another in humans, but experts fear that such a mutant may emerge at any time or it may reach humans from animals. In such a situation, let us know how dangerous this epidemic can be.
Why can an epidemic come from America?
About 6 months ago, avian influenza had spread to more than 9 crore chickens in 48 states in America. This virus was also found in cows. Then Robert Redfield, former director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has also claimed that the next epidemic could be caused by bird flu. At a media briefing last week, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also pointed to the rapid spread of H5N1 avian influenza in the Americas. These also include 58 human cases.
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what is bird flu
Bird flu is an infection caused by influenza virus, which usually spreads in birds and animals. Sometimes there is a risk of spread from infected animals to humans as well. Many variants of bird flu are very dangerous. There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C and D. Most of these avian influenza viruses do not infect humans. Only A (H5N1) and A (H7N9) can infect humans.
What are the symptoms of bird flu?
Bird flu can affect the respiratory system the most. These include pink eye, fever, fatigue, cough, muscle pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. This virus can cause serious diseases like pneumonia, breathing problems, bacterial infection, sepsis, swelling in the brain.
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How dangerous will it be if bird flu becomes an epidemic?
In 1997, the first case of avian influenza virus was found in humans in Hong Kong, which was H5N1. Its death rate was around 60%. This means that 6 out of 10 people affected by it may die. According to the Cleveland Clinic, bird flu is one of the most dangerous diseases ever. The death rate of its new variant H9N2 in birds is about 65%. However, its cases have not been seen in humans.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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