Bird flu in Brazil: Authorities are watching if the bird flu virus H5N1 is mutating into a form which can spread amongst humans.
Health Emergency in Brazil
The health emergency was declared on Wednesday across the whole country for the next 180 days as a precaution.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
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.
‘The declaration issued by the Brazil will help the government to work on the measures to stop the spread of highly infectious H5N1 virus. #birdflu ’
Brazil is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, with annual sales of nearly $10 billion (1✔ ✔Trusted Source Brazil is the largest chicken exporter in the world
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The authorities added the cases were found far away from the country's main areas of production in the south.
The worst-ever outbreak of bird flu currently underway since October 2021 has killed more wild birds than ever before. Some mammals have also been infected with the virus. Cases that do occur are the result of people coming into close contact with infected birds.
New Mutation in Bird Flu Virus: An Emerging Threat to Human Health
Bird flu outbreak: New mutation in avian influenza virus (H5N1) could be the next human pandemic, warn health experts.
Bird flu outbreak: New mutation in avian influenza virus (H5N1) could be the next human pandemic, warn health experts.
- Brazil is the largest chicken exporter in the world - (https://www.gov.br/en/government-of-brazil/latest-news/2022/brazil-is-the-largest-chicken-exporter-in-the-world)
Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Chinese Woman
In environments where avian influenza virus may be present, the WHO advises regular hand washing and good food safety and food hygiene practices.
In environments where avian influenza virus may be present, the WHO advises regular hand washing and good food safety and food hygiene practices.
Israel Detects Bird Flu
Bird flu in Israel: Nearly 7,300 infected turkeys were detected in the village of Hatzor, while another 9,500 in the village of Ein Tzurim.
Bird flu in Israel: Nearly 7,300 infected turkeys were detected in the village of Hatzor, while another 9,500 in the village of Ein Tzurim.
