Cases of avian influenza, of the H5N1 subtype, have been confirmed in Brazilian wild birds, and a specialist from the University of São Paulo (USP) explained how this virus can spread across the country.
Veterinarian and virologist Paulo Brandão told Globo Rural that, in other countries, avian flu has caused the death of thousands of birds, which is why the situation is worrying.
The expert also commented on the risk of the disease infecting poultry and other animals. In the case of humans, the risk of transmission is still low, but care must be taken.
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Cases of avian influenza, of the H5N1 subtype, have been confirmed in Brazilian wild birds, and a specialist from the University of São Paulo (USP) explained how this virus can spread across the country. Bird flu: How do humans catch it? Are there vaccines? ask questions Veterinarian and virologist Paulo Brandão told Globo Rural that, in other countries, avian flu has caused the death of thousands of birds, which is why the situation is worrying. The expert also commented on the risk of the disease infecting poultry ...
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