Cases of bird flu on the rise among sea lions

In various places along our coastline Atlanticexist Argentinafound more cases sea ​​lion be infected Avian InfluenzaAccording to the Argentine health department.

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In early August, near the city of Rio Grande in the southern province of Tierra del Fuego, the first sea ​​lion deaths, and others were later found in ten colonies of these animals Buenos Aires, Rionegro, Chubut and Santa Cruz.

Through laboratory samples, sea lion carcasses found on the coasts of Puerto Madryn (Chubut) and Rio Grande (Rio Negro) were confirmed to have been infected of Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5.

“The findings were drawn within the framework of the action monitor and health measures to prevent disease across the country after the HPAI declared a state of emergency”

National Health and Food Quality Service (Senasa) from Argentina.

Animals killed by bird flu buried Avoid any type of contamination or contagion to other animals or people.

follow the case confirmed that the national park service

This Saturday it was decided to suspend access to the Isla Robles National Park, located near the town of Playas Doradas in the Rio Grande (Rio Negro).

The measure will remain in effect until the risk is reduced, the city of Sierra Grande reported. influenza bird’s defined as Serve Argentine toilet.

Argentine authorities say ‘bird flu is a potential virus’ Zoonotic And its transmission occurs through indirect contact with vehicles, footwear, clothing or direct contact”.

Infected animals spread the virus through their bodies excrement and secretionthe stool is highly infectious; and Exposure to humans can occur through the air route or through contact with mucous membranes

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