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Friday, December 4, 2015
SIGNS OF BIRD FLU IN MAN.
The bird flu virus has been know to affect man and causing death in some of those affected.The major means of infection is close contact with affected poultry such as handling and processing .The issue of bio security on farms can not be over emphasized, the use of foot dips,tyre dips and hand washing with stipulated disinfectants are essential for safety.The procurement of healthy birds from reliable sources is also vital in the biosecurity protocol.
The incubation period is usually 3-7 days after contact with infected poultry.
Signs include;A sudden high temperature of 38C or above,a dry, chesty cough, headache, tiredness,inappetence, sore throat, runny nose, muscle and joint pain, stomach upset, diarrhoea and sore throat.
The other signs include pneumonia, respiratory distress which is followed by multiple organ failure resulting in death.
Prevention; 1) wash hands after handling poultry.
2) avoid contact with wild birds.
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