As waterbirds and waterfowl migrate for the fall, TPWD says the flu is likely circulating among wild birds.
As waterbirds and waterfowl migrate for the fall, TPWD says HPIA is likely circulating among wild birds.
The virus, which has been detected in nearly every U.S. state, is highly contagious and causes birds to experience diarrhea, incoordination/stumbling, lethargy, coughing and sneezing and even sudden death, though some may not show symptoms.Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe transmission risk from wildlife to humans is low, but humans can become infected if the virus is inhaled or comes into contact with a person’s mouth, nose or eyes.
“The virus may spread in a variety of ways, including through contact with infected wild and domestic birds as well as by contaminated equipment, clothing and shoes of caretakers,” a news release from TPWD states.A spokesperson for the San Antonio Zoo said it is following recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on biosecurity procedures.
“Human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred most often after unprotected contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated with bird flu viruses,” the CDC states. “However, some infections have been identified where direct contact with infected birds or their environment was not known to have occurred.”
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