After the Covid-19 pandemic, there are fears of another influenza outbreak in the world. Humans are not currently affected by this virus, which infects poultry and wild birds. However, there are fears of transmission, but no conclusive evidence has yet been established that the virus can infect humans. Regarding the virus, World health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus raised concerns earlier this month after the World health Center warned that the H5N1 virus, a subtype of the influenza virus, has spread from birds to mammals. It is noteworthy that countries such as peru and spain have already reported deaths from the virus.
Avian flu symptoms in birds/mammals:
Avian flu or H5N1 mostly infects the lower respiratory tract of mammals. However, the spread of disease in a wide range of species has increased the threat to humans. Avian flu cases, although rare in humans, are feared to have high mortality rates.
Common symptoms of bird flu:
What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? Common symptoms include cough, fever, headache, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, and malaise. health experts warn that the best way to avoid the bird flu virus is to avoid contact with infected birds/chickens.
Treatment of bird flu:
Antiviral drugs may work for bird flu in the early stages. Medications prescribed by doctors include oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), peramivir (Rapivab), and poloxamer morphoxil (Xofluza).
Treatment for bird flu:
Although humans are rarely infected with bird flu, doctors recommend treatment with flu antiviral drugs as soon as possible. If there are symptoms, immediate antiviral treatment works best. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.