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Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
‘In the last one week, a total of 522 birds have died in Rajasthan, out of which 471 were crows, while others include heron and baya weaver.’
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On Monday, around 13 samples were sent to Bhopal for further testing for avian influenza. The H5N1 virus currently detected among bird population in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh can be transmitted to human bird and the spread can turn fatal, especially amid the Covid-19 outbreak, experts say. "We are working on a strategy to take immediate action for checking the infection. Our teams are tracking all such cases without delay and disposing them of with particular caution," Mohanlal Meena, Chief Wildlife warden, told IANS.
"This strategy is being implemented in all districts. We have formed joint teams of the Veterinary Department, district administration and Forest Department and all of us are working together to contain the infection," he added.
Bird Flu Cases in Two Areas in Kerala�s Kozhikode
Even as the presence of bird flu was confirmed in 2 areas of Kozhikode district of Kerala, two state ministers said that there was no need to worry as the authorities are planning cull the poultry in affected areas.
Even as the presence of bird flu was confirmed in 2 areas of Kozhikode district of Kerala, two state ministers said that there was no need to worry as the authorities are planning cull the poultry in affected areas.
Odisha: Bird Flu Detected, Culling Ordered
The Odisha government on Monday ordered the culling of poultry after bird flu was detected at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).
The Odisha government on Monday ordered the culling of poultry after bird flu was detected at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).
Nipah Virus Infection is Different from Swine Flu, Bird Flu: Here�s How
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic disease which is different from swine flu and bird flu, but it may possess the same symptoms.
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic disease which is different from swine flu and bird flu, but it may possess the same symptoms.
