Cases in commercial birds rekindle in Brazil; Understand the symptoms, forms of transmission and the necessary care
Brazil confirmed on Friday 16, two outbreaks of avian influence To Rio Grande do Sul. One of these – the most worrying – was recorded on a fertile egg production farm In Montenegro, in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, and is the first case identified in the country’s commercial birds. The other focus occurred at Sapucaia do on the zoo, about 50 kilometers away, where about 90 aquatic birds died. As a preventive measure, the place was closed for the visit.
The epidemic in Montenegro attracted attention to proportions: over 15,000 birds died in a team of 17,000. Those who have survived have been sacrificed and all the production of eggs of the last four weeks is monitored and discarded. In response, the Ministry of agriculture and cattle He decreed a zoosanitary emergency state for 60 days in the region, with restrictions within 10 km.
The cases occurred almost exclusively from a direct and unprotected contact with contaminated birds. Therefore, pullame professionals should use protective equipment such as masks and gloves. Domestic creations also require attention: sudden deaths should be communicated immediately to the health authorities.
The transmission between people, when it occurs, is rare, limited and inefficient.
Symptoms of avian influenza
In man, the initial symptoms resemble those of influence Common: high fever, cough, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, there is a rapid evolution for respiratory discomfort and severe pneumonia. Other marked symptoms include abdominal pain, nose bleeding or gums, headache and thoracic pain. The lethality rate reaches 50%, one of the highest among the well -known viruses.
Since 2003, World Health Organization (WHO) Identified 874 human infections, including 458 deaths. In Brazil, so far there is no recording of infection in humans.
Is it sure to consume eggs and chicken meat?
YES. The avian flu virus does not resist heat, so well cooked foods do not transmit the disease. The guide is to avoid raw or poorly cooked products, such as soft egg eggs, measured already recommended to avoid other food infections.
Prevention and vaccination
Although the common flu vaccine (seasonal flu) does not offer direct protection against voter influence, it is strongly recommended. Immunization reduces hospitalizations, deaths and the risk of co -infection – a situation in which the person is simultaneously infected with two viruses, which can encourage the emergence of new strains with pandemic potential.
Diagnosis and surveillance
Suspicious cases of human infection are studied with the collection of rhinopharyngeal secretion for laboratory diagnosis. The virus incubation period varies from 1 to 10 days. Communication between animal and human surveillance is considered fundamental to contain outbreaks and prevent the spread of the disease.
Treatment
The Ministry states that the treatment should be started as soon as possible, preferably in the first 48 hours after the start of the symptoms, with a specific antiviral. The car -mediation is not recommended: the use of antiviral must be made with a prescription and follow -up.
Source: Terra
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