Scientists have warned that the disease is dangerous for some species, especially emperor penguins.
Infected person is Avian Influenza experts worry huge progress In recent years, especially in wild and domestic birds.Recently, a increase in the number of cases,As can be seen marine animal death inside Atlantic coast of Argentina.
Collaborating Scientists of the Network OIE (OMSA) Sounds the Alert Progress of virus in South Americawhat can reach antarctica and affect all species that inhabit it, including more than 100 million birds They gave birth there and on nearby islands.Including Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur sealthey aggregate into large colonies, and their infect will represent a “catastrophe of wild animals“.
Last October, the virus was Colombiaand this year in chili, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentinain different kinds of animals. An OMSA report explains that Antarctica is one of only two continents Australia– in Infections not yet reported.
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The virus can be carried by birdsand in some cases for Humanity.So far, only cases of transmission through close to infected animals,but World Health Organization (WHO) warn that this may be modified due to reorganization, resulting in person-to-person transmission.
regardless keep in touch Transmission of the virus can occur when large numbers of poultry such as hens or chicks gather together. Mammals can also get avian influenza if they come into contact with infected birds.sometimes disease can cause symptom other times asymptomatic.
exist Peru and chili death toll exceeds 500,000 seabirds and 25,000 sea lions, according to a report by scientists.loss accounted for 36% The Peruvian Pelican population in Peru and 13% Humboldt penguins in Chile.In addition, the number of dead sea lions represented 9% Population of Peru and Chile.
in Argentina, where health emergency Last February, there were outbreaks in wild birds and poultry. Confirmed outbreaks began in August sea lion perched along the atlantic coast, from the coast of the province of Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego.This resulted in more than 100 these specimens.