February 26, 2024 – 22:12 hours
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Researchers Bird flu confirmed in Antarctica for first timehighly pathogenic infection.
Scientists detected the virus in two dead birds collected nearby. Antarctic base spring From Argentina.
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Bird flu in Antarctica
The existence of the virus was confirmed by researchers on Saturday. Severo Ochoa Center for Molecular Biology The Spanish Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) announced the news in a statement.
The disease was found in samples of dead skuas.The discovery will allow authorities to prepare Prevent man-made spread of infection.
This finding can also be explained by bird mortality This summer in Antarctica.
Martin AnsaldoThe Argentine Antarctic Institute (IAA) announced to Página 12 that “samples from the bird found at the Primavera base tested positive for avian influenza, it is pathogenic“.
“While the virus has so far only been found in migratory birds, it is concerning for humans because we are only in the chain and we are mammals susceptible to infection. This is the first time it has been discovered Bird flu was confirmed in Antarctica and we played a very important role,” he added.
“If transmission from birds to sea lions has been observed, the virus is mutating, It would be easy to do the same thing with humans.. Simply put, this is a type of influenza that, if not treated properly, can ultimately have complicated consequences. ” he concluded.