In the past few months there has been reported cases from different countries all over the world regarding the Bird Flu spreading in human, the first Human death from it death also has been reported.
Rising Problem
On June 11, 2024; the World Health Organization said that a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the state of West Bengal, India.
In May 2024, Australia reported its first human case of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, in a child who likely contracted the virus in India. The child has since recovered fully. This case marked the first detection of H5N1 in a person or animal in Australia, health officials at that time assured the public that the risk of human-to-human transmission remains very low.
In India, an alert was issued in Jharkhand (eastern state) following an outbreak of bird flu in the state capital, Ranchi. To prevent the spread of bird flu, authorities culled over 4,000 birds at a government-operated poultry farm. The sale of poultry products was banned within a one-kilometer radius of the outbreak, and strict surveillance measures was implemented.
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is primarily a disease of birds that also can occasionally infect humans. The virus spreads to humans through direct or indirect contact with infected birds, their droppings, or contaminated environments, etc. Here’s a detailed look at how and why bird flu affects humans:
How Bird Flu Spreads to Humans
Why Bird Flu Infects Humans
Organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasize the importance of surveillance, quick response to outbreaks, and educating the public on the risks and preventive measures related to avian influenza.
These efforts aim to reduce the risk of bird flu spread to humans and mitigate the potential for a pandemic if the virus acquires the ability to spread easily between people.
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