Bird flu in Peru | Bird flu kills more than 100,000 birds in protected area | Arequipa | Senesa | Society

Impact of Avian Influenza Virus (AH5N1) inside Peru It’s devastating.More than 100,000 wild birds protected area Death due to this pathogen. The information was revealed by researchers in the field of ornithology at the Museum of Natural History (MUSA). National University of San Agustin in Arequipa (UNSA), Agro Rural, Sernanp and Conservation Biology Research Group (CONICET-UN, Comahue, Argentina).

Víctor Gamarra Toledo, ornithologist WindsorIt was explained that this number corresponds to the period from November 2022 to March 2023. The source of information is official data collected by the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) and the Directorate-General of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health, with the epidemiological situation room dedicated to avian influenza.

After evaluation, it was determined that there were a total of 24 species are affected. The virus killed 20% of pelicans, 29% of cormorants and 47% of boobies.

Mammals also died in large numbers.estimate 6,000 people died in the reserve, but that data was part of a separate study.

It cannot be ruled out that, just like Covid-19, a new wave of AH5N1 may appear this year, because there are new migrations of AH5N1 at this time of year. birds.

threatened fauna

Ornithologist VIctor Gamarra pointed out that marine fauna are threatened by different factors such as plastic, atmospheric and light pollution.The effect added to this is El Niño Now it’s the AH5N1 virus. “This pathogen has very serious impacts, which is why the future of biodiversity conservation in coastal marine areas seems quite dark,” he said.

Additionally, it can represent a problem public health. When birds and other species die on beaches, they can come into contact with other animals and even unwary people.this high risk in death The study of these birds is also of economic interest because they are guano birds. . Additionally, it may represent a public health concern. When birds and other species die on beaches, they can come into contact with other animals and even unwary people.

These people have a high mortality ratelook It also makes economic sense because these are guano birds.

Gamarra recalled that the virus first appeared in China in 1996 but is now seeing consequences on this scale. In South America, the countries most affected by avian influenza are Peru and Chile. In the country, Ica is the most affected region, followed by other regions such as La Libertad, Lima, Piura, Moquegua, and then others.

Researchers warn authorities must prevent the pathogen from spreading to other areas South America and Antarctica

because there are very sensitive species that need protection.