bird flu viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide Wild aquatic birds include waterbirds (waterfowl) such as ducks, geese, swans, gulls, and terns, and shorebirds, such as storks and plovers. How do you tell if a bird has a virus? Most commonly, birds die quickly with no clinical signs. Some infected birds may show … Read more
These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. Is bird flu and H5N1 same? Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that … Read more
These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. Is there any bird flu now? The current risk to the General Public is Low Right now, … Read more
A sick bird sheds the virus in its feathers, mucous, saliva and faeces. Humans who have close contact with sick birds are at risk of infection with bird flu For example a person may handle a sick bird, contaminate their hands with chicken faeces, and forget to wash their hands before eating. Can bird flu … Read more
wild aquatic birds , especially dabbling ducks, are considered reservoirs (hosts) for avian influenza A viruses. Wild aquatic birds can be infected with avian influenza A viruses in their intestines and respiratory tract, but some species, such as ducks, may not get sick. What are the signs of avian flu ? Cough. Fever. Sore throat. … Read more