A 2-year-old girl died of Bird Flu in Andhra Pradesh, take these precautions to avoid it

Andhra Pradesh Bird Flu Case: A case of bird flu has been reported from Narasaraopet town of Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. Here a 2-year-old girl died of bird flu (H5N1) after eating raw chicken meat. This is the first death due to bird flu in the state. At the same time, this is the second case in the whole of India. Earlier in 2021, such a case was reported in Haryana.

According to the report, the girl had a habit of eating raw chicken. Due to this, her immunity had become very weak. It is being told that the girl was admitted to AIIMS-Mangalgiri on March 4. She had symptoms of bird flu. She died on March 16. The next day, the officials reconfirmed the test. Then this matter came to light. The girl's father is a loan recovery agent in a private bank. Her mother is a housewife.

ICMR confirmed

Let us tell you that Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed bird flu on March 24. Officially shared information about the cause of death. The state government has also been alerted.

Health department team deployed in the village

However, after the death of the girl, the state government has conducted a survey in the village and surrounding areas. So far, no signs of infection have been found in any other human or chicken. Apart from this, the central government has sent a team to the state for investigation and prevention. The investigation team will remain active for the next two weeks. At the same time, health officials have also issued guidelines.

These are the symptoms (Bird flu symptoms)

• Difficulty breathing
• High fever
• Severe body pain
• Cold and cough
• Runny nose
• redness or irritation of the eyes
• Pneumonia

Keep these things in mind (bird flu prevention)

• Eat chicken and eggs after cooking them thoroughly at 100 degrees Celsius.
• Maintain distance from sick birds and pets.
• Wash your hands frequently and wear a mask.
• Keep elderly people and small children away from areas affected by bird flu.
• If you have fever, severe cough or cold, contact a doctor immediately.

People of this age are more at risk

• This infection can spread rapidly in people above 60 years of age.
• Children below 5 years of age have a weak immune system, so they are at greater risk.
• Patients suffering from diabetes, heart disease, cancer or respiratory problems should also be careful.
• Pregnant women are also advised to exercise caution.

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