Bird flu identified in six states in India
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Hundreds of birds have been found dead across the country over the last ten days and it is believed to be due to a type of bird flu.
What is bird flu?
Bird flu is a highly infectious disease that can infect domestic as well as wild birds and animals.
Important Details
- Bird flu (also called avian influenza) has affected birds in Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat.
- They include birds like ducks, crows, geese and chickens.
- The disease is “zoonotic” – a disease that can spread from animals to humans.
- But infections in humans have not been reported in India.
- 12 epicentres (most affected places) in four states have been identified. Authorities are stepping up efforts to stop the disease from spreading.
- National parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been asked to be on alert.
- In India, bird flu spreads mainly by migratory birds coming into the country during the winter months.
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