What is the epidemiology of bird flu?
Epidemiology of human infections Since 2003, this avian virus has spread from Asia to Europe and Africa, and has become endemic in poultry populations in some countries. Outbreaks have resulted in millions of poultry infections, several hundred human cases, and many human deaths.
Is there bird flu in Nigeria?
Nigeria: H5N1 bird flu outbreak confirmed in Delta state,164,473 birds affected. The Delta Government on Wednesday confirmed the fresh outbreak of Avian Influenza, also known as Bird Flu with an estimated population of 164,473 birds so far affected in farms across seven Local Government Areas of the state.
When did bird flu came to Nigeria?
The only human case of Avian Influenza in Nigeria was detected in Lagos State in January 2007. It was officially reported on the 17th of February, 2007, and by the end of the year 2006, 26 farms had been affected by Avian flu in Lagos State.
Which virus is responsible for bird flu?
H5N1 is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”). Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza occur occasionally, but it is difficult to transmit the infection from person to person.
Where is the bird flu?
Six countries are considered to be endemic for Asian HPAI H5N1 virus in poultry (Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam). Since its widespread re-emergence in 2003, rare, sporadic human infections with this virus have been reported in Asia, and later in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
How do you know if your chickens have bird flu?
The main symptoms of HPAI in poultry are depression, loss of appetite, cessation of egg laying, nervous signs, swelling and blue discoloration of combs and wattles due to disturbance of blood circulation, coughing, sneezing and diarrhoea. Sudden death can occur without any previous signs.
