Andhra Pradesh Bird Flu Case: A case of bird flu has been reported from Narasaraopet town in Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. Here a 2-year-old girl died of bird flu (H5N1) after eating raw chicken meat. This is the first death from bird flu in the state. At the same time, this is the second case in the whole of India. Earlier in 2021, such a case was reported in Haryana.

According to the report, the girl had a habit of eating raw chicken. Due to this, her immunity had become very weak. It is being told that the girl was admitted to AIIMS-Mangalgiri on March 4. She had symptoms of bird flu. She died on March 16. The next day, the officials reconfirmed the test. Then this matter came to light. The girl's father is a loan recovery agent in a private bank. Her mother is a housewife.

ICMR confirmed

Let us tell you that Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed bird flu on March 24. Officially shared information about the cause of death. At the same time, the state government has also been alerted.

The health department team deployed in the village.

However, after the death of the girl, the state government surveyed the village and surrounding areas. So far, no signs of infection have been found in any other human or chicken. Apart from this, the central government has sent a team to the state for investigation and prevention. The investigation team will remain active for the next two weeks. At the same time, health officials have also issued guidelines.

These are the symptoms (Bird flu symptoms)

Difficulty breathing
High fever
Severe body pain
Cold
Running nose
Red eyes or a burning sensation
Pneumonia

Keep these things in mind (bird flu prevention)

Eat chicken and eggs cooked thoroughly at 100 degrees Celsius.

Stay away from sick birds and pets.

Wash hands frequently and wear a mask.

Keep elderly people and small children away from areas affected by bird flu.

Consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, severe cough or cold.

People of this age are at greater risk.

This infection can spread rapidly in people over 60 years of age.

Children under 5 years of age have a weak immune system, so they are also at greater risk.
Patients suffering from diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or respiratory problems should also be careful.
Pregnant women are also advised to be cautious.

Keep these things in mind while buying chicken.
While buying chicken, pay attention to its freshness. Also make sure that it does not have any kind of foul smell. Always buy chicken from a licensed holder or supermarket. By doing this, you can protect yourself from the risk of bird flu to a great extent.

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