bird flu的意思|示意

Bird flu, also known as avian flu, is an infectious disease caused by various types of influenza virus that primarily affects birds, but can also spread to humans. The disease is primarily spread through direct contact with an infected bird, or through contact with its saliva, nasal or droppings. Symptoms in humans usually include fever, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, and respiratory symptoms such as cough and difficulty breathing.

Bird flu occurs primarily in wild birds, but can spread to domestic poultry and other species such as pigs, horses, ferrets and cats. In humans, bird flu is more likely to cause severe illness, sometimes leading to death. The risk of contracting bird flu is much higher in areas where contact with poultry and other birds is common.

In order to help prevent the spread of bird flu, it is important to practice good hygiene, including washing hands after contact with an infected bird or its droppings, as well as avoiding contact with sick birds or their droppings. It is also important to cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, as this can help kill any bird flu virus that may be present. Vaccination of poultry, when possible, can also help protect them from the disease.