Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 10, 2023, 08:20 PM
After corona infection, now bird flu can become a new threat to the world. The World Health Organization has also issued an alert regarding this. Let us tell you that bird flu is a disease caused by infection of avian influenza (Flu) type A virus. This disease can commonly infect poultry as well as other bird and mammal species. However, in a recent WHO analysis, it has been said that this disease can also pose a threat to humans.WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that H5N1 has been spreading on a rampant scale in wild birds and poultry for 25 years, but this infection recently found in mammals needs to be closely monitored.The first case came to light in 1996WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the first case of H5N1 was reported in 1996. We have observed only rare and low transmission of H5N1 between humans. But we cannot assume that the situation will remain like this. We must be prepared for any change in the situation. He says that during the last few weeks there have been several cases of H5N1 avian influenza infection in mammals, including mink, otters, foxes and sea lions.WHO gave important advice to the peopleThe World Health Organization says that as always, people are advised not to touch or collect dead or sick wild animals, but to report them to local authorities. WHO is working with national authorities to closely monitor the situation and study cases of H5N1 infection in humans.Know what can be the symptomsAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, infection with the bird flu virus can cause disease in humans ranging from no symptoms or mild to severe disease. If the condition becomes serious, the victim may also die.