According to the data Ministry of Healththe current risk of disease transmission to humans considered low.So far, humans have not been infected consume of poultry meat and its by-productso ingestion of food poses no danger.
However, people can buy Avian Influenza Especially through direct contact with infected animals, whether alive or dead.from December 2021 Until last July, World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has reported Only 8 cases Number of people diagnosed with avian influenza in the world.
he January 3 this yeara girl 9 years from the province of Ecuador Bolivar After contact with poultry, he was in a critical condition and was admitted to intensive care, where he later emerged favorable evolutionAccording to the World Health Organization.
yes First reported case of human infection with the virus bird flu in Latin America.
In the latest epidemiological bulletin, the head of our country’s health department Carla Vizzottireport that they have identified 334 exposed They have been placed under surveillance since February, with 20 suspected cases registered. The National Influenza Center conducted research on these individuals. No avian influenza virus detected in 20 suspected cases.
SENASA confirmed cases on both Atlantic coasts of Argentina
he National Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) Positive cases of avian influenza confirmed in the Rio Grande and South Atlantic Islands, Fuego Province, Antarctica, the first positive case of this species; Punta Bermeja Nature Reserve; Necochea ), Buenos Aires Punta Loyola, Santa Cruzin Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires and Puerto Piramides, Chubut, yesterday in Cleromeco and San Blas, Buenos Aires, and San Antonio Este , Rionegro.
Senasa confirmed three new cases on Monday Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5 detected in sea lions cla romeco and san blasthe province of Buenos Aires, and in San Antonio East, Rionegro.
Furthermore, in the sampling programme, burial sites of suspected dead animals were identified together with local authorities to avoid any type of contamination or contagion from other animals or people.
Senasa also reported that the findings in marine mammals did not affect the previously self-declared health status of the animals. World Organization for Animal Health (WHO)of which Argentina is considered a virus-free country poultry highly pathogenic avian influenza.
also, Senasa advises against handling dead animals or animals with suspicious symptoms and reminds producers, institutions and the public that if high mortality, neurological, digestive and/or respiratory symptoms in susceptible species are found in wild or commercial domestic birds, must be notified.or backyard.
also recommended Do not go to poultry farms or wildlife habitats after handling dead animals or people with symptoms.
According to the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases”, bird flu is a legal infectious disease in my country. National Security Agency Resolution No. 153/2021 Anyone who becomes aware of death, neurological, digestive and/or respiratory symptoms in wild or poultry may notify the agency through the following channels:
You can lodge a notice in person at the nearest Senasa office, by calling 11 5700 5704; via the mobile appSenasa Notice“,Can be used as app Store; write to email notificaciones@senasa.gob.ar, or via the section Notify Senasaavailable on their website.