The H5N1 avian flu affects birds, although its contagion in humans is possible by approaching infected birds with excretions: saliva, nasal secretions or feces.
The ministries of Agriculture and Science and Technology issued, through a resolution dated November 29a health alert in the states of Anzoátegui, Nueva Esparta, Vargas, Miranda and Sucre after detecting several birds with the H5N1 bird flu.
The health alert, according to the authorities, will be maintained for 90 days due to the high danger of this disease, which mainly affects wild and poultry birds. These states will remain in quarantine and others could be incorporated according to epidemiological investigations.
This virus was detected in pelicans in Puerto Píritu, Anzoátegui state, after monitoring tasks.
Both ministries also prohibit the movement of live birds and fertile eggs from the municipalities of Fernando de Peñalver, Manuel Bruzual and San Juan de Capistrano; as well as the slaughter of birds that test positive or have epidemiological links that generate a high health risk of transmission.
Avian influenza is a contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild birds. The technical teams are carrying out the monitoring and surveillance tasks.
There are similar reports of infected pelicans in other countries of the continent.
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The holding of “gallistic events, fairs and exhibitions with the presence of birds and pigs in the Anzoátegui state” was also prohibited. The authorities also ask the population to notify the National Institute of Integral Agricultural Health (INSAI) about suspicions of sick birds.
During 2022, several outbreaks of avian influenza have been detected, whether in domestic, wild or farm birds, in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and recently Peru, where deaths of pelicans corresponding to this type of influenza were recorded.
The H5N1 avian flu affects birds, although its transmission to humans is possible by approaching infected birds with excretions: saliva, nasal secretions or feces.
Avian influenza manifests itself with a low respiratory condition, with a dry cough, high fever and often with diarrhea and nosebleeds; unlike normal influenza, which begins with a runny and blocked nose, sore throat, and upper respiratory symptoms.
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