Avian Influenza Virus

Avian Influenza, also known as the bird flu, is a virus that primarily infects birds. In rare cases, can this virus affect humans in a way that is harmful. There are three forms of the Avian Influenza which are: H5, H7, and H9 viruses. The H5 virus has circulated Asia and the Middle East in about 16 different countries worldwide. It mostly affected these countries because they have this bird species within range of human contact. The H7 virus is a type that is very uncommon in humans, unless they come in direct contact of the infected bird. Meaning, being around the infected area won’t give them the virus. They’d have to nearly close to the infected bird to contact this virus. According to Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, “On April 1, 2013, the first known human cases of infection with Avian Influenza A (H7N9) viruses were reported in China.” This type of Influenza virus attacks the respiratory system of humans and leads to
They’ve posted a page that has suggestions on medicine those can take who have become infected. Those are called peramivir, aseltamivir, or zanamivir which will help treat the Avian Influenza virus. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention also monitor the ongoing case of this Avian Influenza virus through their website. As well as, providing guidance for counselors and health professionals to be able to communicate to the victim of the Avian Influenza virus. It is easy to search for this information on Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s website because it posted on the page of suggestions of the medicines humans can take. All you have to is click on “In humans” link on the left hand column. Even though, there are more websites on the internet that provide beneficial information about how to reduce the risk, Centers for Disease and Control Prevention is the more