CDC has been monitoring for illness among people exposed to H5N1 virus-infected birds since these outbreaks were detected in U.S. wild birds and poultry in late 2021 and into 2022. To date, H5N1 viruses have been found in U.S. commercial and backyard birds in 29 states and in wild birds in 34 states. What are … Read more
Signs of avian flu illness in Birds Sudden death; lack of energy, appetite and coordination; purple discoloration and/or swelling of various body parts; diarrhea; nasal discharge; coughing; sneezing; and reduced egg production and/or abnormal eggs. Does bird flu affect humans? Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. … Read more
Chickens and turkeys will die quickly from the disease ducks and geese may recover but then remain carriers and spread the disease. How do I protect my chickens from bird flu? Disinfect shoes, clothes, hands, egg trays or flats, crates, vehicles, and tires. Avoid exposing cleaned and disinfected equipment and tools to wild birds. Wash … Read more
The following subject, Is Bird Flu And Avian Influenza The Same Thing?, will be the focus of this blog post, and it will go into great detail about all of the relevant aspects of the subject. Continue reading if you want to learn more about this topic. bird flu , also known as avian influenza … Read more
Is There a Treatment for bird flu ? The flu drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu), peramivir (Rapivab), or zanamivir (Relenza) may help treat bird flu in people , although more studies are needed. These drugs must be given soon after symptoms appear. Is bird flu serious? Although avian (bird) influenza (flu) A viruses usually do not infect … Read more
The reported signs and symptoms of bird flu virus infections in humans have ranged from no symptoms or mild illness [such as eye redness (conjunctivitis) or mild flu-like upper respiratory symptoms], to severe (such as pneumonia requiring hospitalization) and included fever (temperature of 100ºF [37.8ºC] or greater) or. How do I know if my bird … Read more