Impact of Avian Influenza Virus
In 1997, the H5N1 virus killed 60 percent of sufferers. While the bird flu virus type H7N9 also has a severity of up to 40 percent. Individuals with avian influenza virus infection usually have a history of contact with sick birds.
Fortunately, unlike the human flu virus, the bird flu virus is difficult to transmit between humans. However, several cases of transmission or transmission between humans have been recorded, especially in people who have close relationships, such as mothers and children.
Poultry living in water, especially wild ducks, are natural carriers of the bird flu virus. It is suspected that wild ducks contributed to the spread of the bird flu virus to domestic poultry, or farmed animals such as chickens, geese and turkeys.
Although still a mystery, several cases of flu transmission between humans have also been reported. In Indonesia, the spread of bird flu between individuals was reported in 2006. At that time, bird flu spread to eight family members who had close contacts, and seven of them died.
Although it is fatal, the transmission of the bird flu virus can be prevented. Always follow the latest news to find out the status of bird flu cases that are happening. As much as possible, limit direct contact with poultry, to prevent transmission.
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