Scientists confirm first case of bird flu in Antarctica

Alert issued as first cases confirmed Avian Influenza (Avian influenza H5N1) in remote areas Antarcticaaccording to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff in seabird Brown skua, showing a strange Symptomatologyassociated with substantial mortality Species In the South Georgia Islands.

after being sent to U.K.analysis by the Health Bureau animal and phytosanitary, confirmed positive Avian influenza H5N1.this disease most likely caused by birds they return from their migration South Americathey died for it pathologyabout 500,000 seabird and 20,000 sea ​​lion only at chili and Peru.

In response to the outbreak H5N1,government islands sandwich South and Georgia

South They remain vigilant to detect more cases, fearing the disease could spread through dense groups birds and mammal present in the area. In addition, they continue to take the following effective measures: Biosecurity As proven, its scientific and visitor programs have improved British Antarctic Survey.

Currently, all stations investigation about Avian Influenza exist bird island, south georgiaThe places where the cases were discovered have suspended most field work involving the cases animal handling Implementation measures Biosecuritywhich includes enhanced cleaning of apparel and field equipment.

also known as Avian InfluenzaIs a viral diseases high contagious thus affecting various Species birdsVery domestic as wilderness.this Infect manifested in different ways asymptomatic or from mild to more severe, symptom These include lack of energy or appetite, reduced egg production, breathing problems, and in severe cases, death.

this disease By Virus family Orthomyxoviridae Influenza A.there are many strainssome of which can propagate to Humanitycausing concern public health at a global level.

this bean sprouts exist poultry could have a huge economic impact because mass death and for restrictions spread of Viruslike a sacrifice animal affected and at risk.this spread Usually occurs through direct contact birds or between birds and contaminated surfaces, including some strains of Virus They can also spread through the air.

It is important to note that despite cases of transmission birds arrive Humanity Relatively rare, some variants Virusas H5N1 and H7N9 avian influenzacaused serious illness even death Infected people.

Most of the Infect exist Humanity

Occurs after direct or close contact infected birds anyone contaminated surface and their excrement.However, the continued spread of people arrive people These Virus is limited and no changes are observed spread efficient between Humanity.

One of the greatest fears expressed scientistsrelated to the potential impact of the virus H5N1 inside fauna isolated from Antarctic regionespecially the population penguin and Seals People who have never been exposed to this deadly substance disease forward.

Dr. Meagan Dewar, president of the network, said Antarctica of healthy of wild animals and the report’s lead author, Alarms are being sounded over the potential for “catastrophic reproductive failure” in vulnerable areas. fauna The region has had a “devastating impact on many people” Species of wild animals” explain guardian.

In terms of population birds and mammal inside Antarctica and its neighboring islands, expert network organization Avian Influenza of world organization for animal healthwarning that “effectively spreading Virus” In a region with more than 100 million people birdssix kinds Pinnipeds as Seals and walrus and 17 species cetaceanscomfirmed CNN.