South Korea's Agriculture Ministry announced the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in over three months at a farm in the southeastern region.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Dairy Farm Worker
Go to source) in over three months at a farm in the country’s southeast. The latest case was reported on a farm raising around 22,000 ducks in Changnyeong, 264 kilometres southeast of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, reports Yonhap news agency.
Bird Flu
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.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Case in South Korea
It marked South Korea’s first highly pathogenic avian influenza case since February 8, when a case was reported at another duck farm in Asan, 90 km south of Seoul.The agriculture ministry said it is currently taking preemptive measures, including controlling entry to the farm, as well as culling affected birds. It has also issued a 24-hour standstill order for the area to prevent the spread of the disease.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can cause severe illness and even death, especially in domestic poultry.
Bird Flu Virus: Mutation Leading to Human Infection?
The H5N1 Bird flu virus has mutated and started infecting humans. Further mutations of the virus can be detrimental as they may spread infection from man to man.
The H5N1 Bird flu virus has mutated and started infecting humans. Further mutations of the virus can be detrimental as they may spread infection from man to man.
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