H5N1 Bird Flu: H5N1 Bird Flu is more dangerous than Covid, symptoms and prevention measures

H5N1 Bird Flu: In recent times, many types of viruses and flu are spreading around the world. In this sequence, a suspected case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported in Louisiana, America. Currently, the patient is being treated in the hospital. Let us understand in detail whether this is dangerous H5N1 bird flu or not, its symptoms and ways to avoid it.

Early symptoms of H5N1 bird flu

An infected person may show the following symptoms

– High fever

– Body and muscle pain

- Headache

- blocked nose

- cough and sore throat

– Vomiting and nausea

- Diarrhea

– Seizures in severe cases

Preventive measures

– Avoid contact with infected persons or birds.

-Avoid coming in contact with birds' saliva, faeces or urine.

– Avoid non-vegetarian food for now.

Therapeutic measures

– Maintain distance from wild and domestic birds.

– Avoid contact with animal faeces, urine and saliva.

– Use a PPE kit in infected areas.

Expert advice

The infection is currently spreading in the United States but may spread rapidly to other areas due to bird-borne spread. Extra precautions will have to be taken to avoid this. Contact a doctor immediately if symptoms appear.

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