2 Dead in China from
Undetected Bird Flu
Post By: Addison
Norman
In China, two men have recently
died and a woman is in critical condition due to a new strand of avian flu for
humans. The H7N9 was before only seen in bird but from these cases H7N9 can also
affect humans. Symptoms of the flu are common of other strands of bird flu,
which include fever, pneumonia, and trouble breathing. So far the influenza
does not seem to be easily transmittable through humans. It is thought H7N9
that was already carried by wild birds then infected poultry then spread to
humans. Since the flu is not highly contagious many don’t believe this virus
will have any large threat against humans.
Its very
important to be informed of our surroundings especially viruses that are
spreading throughout an area. If H7H9 were highly dangerous there would be many
precautions taken to try to stop the spread. For example, sometimes if a
country has an outbreak of a disease then less outside people will travel
there. This is why we should be aware of the possible diseases we can be susceptible
to.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/01/world/asia/china-bird-flu-deaths/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
we should be more aware to the diseases that we can contract.
ReplyDeleteEven if they say it's not a large threat, you never know.
ReplyDeleteIt's scary to know that disease and viruses can be spread so quickly
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