Bird Flu Mystery Explained

Learn how to protect yourself from the Bird Flu Virus.  

There are many myths and misconceptions regarding the bird flu virus.  News reports often exaggerate the facts for sensationalism.  They use scare tactics to try and get people into a frenzy.  While it is a good idea to be informed on the bird flu virus, panic should not set in.  Learning the facts and how you can be knowledgeable on the Bird Flu virus.

First we must define what the bird flu virus is.  Bird Flu is also known as avian influenza. Additionally, it is known as H5N1 which tells use what the official strain of the influenza that it is. It is a virus carried primarily by birds but also by several mammals. 

There are actually 144 different strands of the virus called avian influenza. They all have varying intensity in symptoms and contagiousness. However, one strand in particular, H5N1, has caused widespread panic. That is due to the fact that it has not only been transmitted to humans, but has caused a mortality rate of over 50%.

The facts about the Bird Flu Virus are:

• Did you know that bird flu was first identified in the early 1900’s? Many people mistakenly believe that this is a brand new strain of the flu and therefore that it is instantly deadly. But, that is not the case. 
  

• The strain of the disease that is causing much concern is called H5N1. These are simply numbers and letters that represent the subtype of this particular strain, 1 of 144 influenza subtypes. This is the method that is used to identify one strain from the next.
  

• The virus has caused an epidemic in poultry and other birds. The fear is that this bird flu will be able to cause the same type of destruction in humans as well. In fact, the fear is that it can cause a pandemic or worldwide epidemic, in humans everywhere.
  

• The virus has previously only infected birds and other types of animals, including pigs. But, since 1997, it has been known to infect humans as well as those animals.
  

• Although the virus was first identified in humans in 1997, it took until 2004 that the spread became of great concern. At that time, a major outbreak occurred in Vietnam and Thailand, which spread to ten countries and regions of Asia within weeks and caused the death of 23 people. Within three months this outbreak was contained. To do this, a slaughter of tens of millions of potentially infected birds had to happen. Yet, the virus had already spread across Asia which could cause it to have a potential for additional outbreaks at virtually any time. In short, the damage was already done even after this slaughter happened. 

What is being done to prepare or prevent the spread of the Bird Flu virus?

On the global level of preparations, there is help to be had. In the United States is working closely with the World Health Organization to provide for being prepared for this treatment. There are 88 governments around the world working to prepare themselves for this outbreak as well. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Organization for Animal Health are also participating in this endeavour. 

What are they doing? Here are some things that are being done on a global level to provide the necessary help.

• Governments are being encouraged to take note of a significant numbers of deaths that happen in the way of migratory birds. This can be a common sign of infected birds.
  

• Surveillance of birds in close proximity of each other is also being encouraged.
  

• Containment measures for conditions in which there are likely to be infected birds is also evident and encouraged.
  

• Procedures and preparedness are in place or being put in place for the help in protecting other animals from getting the bird flu viruses. Reducing this number will aid in providing further protection to the human population.
  

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