24 февр. 2022 г. · That virus does not spread efficiently among humans, but it is extremely deadly, with a fatality rate of 60 percent, according to the .
Can humans get bird flu from birds?
Infected birds have virus in their saliva, mucous and droppings (feces). Bird flu viruses spread easily between birds. Some of these viruses can cause serious illness and death in domestic poultry (like chickens, ducks and turkeys). It is rare for people to get infected with bird flu viruses, but it can happen.
What happens to birds when they get bird flu?
Typically this form of the disease presents suddenly, often with very high mortality, with affected birds developing swollen heads, a blue colouration of the comb and wattles, dullness, lack of appetite, respiratory distress, diarrhoea and significant drop in egg production.
Can bird flu cause a pandemic?
Since then a large number of outbreaks have been reported in different parts of the world. In fact, the spread of avian influenza H5N1 in various species including humans has lead to a current pandemic threat.
Is the bird flu airborne?
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 virus can cause morbidity and mortality in humans but thus far has not acquired the ability to be transmitted by aerosol or respiratory droplet (“airborne transmission”) between humans.
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