Bird flu was born with fears in Brazil, but experts point out that The danger of human population is low at this time. In an interview with CNNThe world of injury, Melissa Valentini, of the Flore Group, explained the current situation of the disease in the country.
According to Valentini, an opportunity or an epidemic Bird flu in humans In Brazil, it is very small. “We do not have a human condition in Brazil, and we only have cases in birds, whether in zoo birds or in birds in this production place,” the expert explained.
The situation in the United States
A The world of injury He compared the Brazilian situation with the situation in the United States, where the outbreak of the disease is in the most advanced stage. “In the United States, they were facing this fascism for a longer period. Today, the United States Center includes 70 confirmed cases in humans,” Valentini said.
She confirmed that even in the United States, where the situation is developed, humans were not noticed. “The people who have struck themselves are people who have an intimate contact with birds or a bullfield. So the connection happened from person to person,” he said.
Preventive measures
Although the current risk has decreased, Valentini stressed The importance of continuous monitoring. The health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, both with regard to birds and a potential humiliation.
The world of infection recommended that people who work directly with birds or in risk environments are accurately followed Health authorities. For the general population, there is no reason for panic, but it is always recommended to maintain good hygiene practices and avoid close contact with sick or dead birds.
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