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    Incubation period of human infection with avian influenza: 7 days

    • Last Update: 2008-11-03
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Introduction: who are susceptible to avian influenza? How to distinguish influenza from human avian influenza? What should farmers do when they find out about avian influenza? Yesterday, our city just printed out the mural of prevention and control knowledge of avian influenza to answer these questions comprehensively 1 What is human avian influenza? Avian influenza is a kind of acute infectious disease caused by avian influenza virus It can also infect people under certain conditions 2 What is the source of infection of avian influenza? Mainly infected chickens, ducks and birds Human direct contact with infected poultry and their excreta may be infected 3 Which people are susceptible to infection? How can highly exposed people prevent avian influenza? Those who are engaged in poultry breeding, trafficking, slaughtering, processing, quarantine, prevention and control of poultry diseases, etc are susceptible to infection, and they are also known as highly exposed people 4 How long is the incubation period after infection? Generally within 7 days 5 How to distinguish influenza from human avian influenza? It's hard to tell by symptoms alone However, human avian influenza has a history of epidemic, such as two weeks before the onset of avian influenza epidemic areas or contact with sick poultry When common citizens have cold symptoms, there is no need to "take the right seat" 6 What are the symptoms after people get sick? Early symptoms are very similar to other influenza, mainly manifested as fever, runny nose, stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, headache and general malaise Persistent high fever and body temperature above 38 ℃ 7 How should ordinary citizens prevent avian influenza? Avoid contact with sick poultry and faeces Do not travel to places where you may have contact with sick poultry Eat cooked poultry and related food Pay attention to the sanitation of environment, diet and hands Wash hands thoroughly after dissecting poultry, livestock and their products Often open windows for ventilation, less to the public places where the air is not circulating and people gather Strengthen physical exercise, keep optimistic attitude, have enough sleep, rich nutrition and avoid fatigue Patients with cold symptoms should be hospitalized in time, isolated treatment at home is recommended, and work with illness is not recommended 8 Can influenza vaccination prevent avian influenza? The current influenza vaccine can only prevent influenza, but not human avian influenza But vaccination can reduce the threat of human avian influenza 9 How can highly exposed people prevent human avian influenza? Develop good hygiene habits and wash hands frequently Wear masks and overalls at work to reduce exposure to poultry Work clothes should be cleaned and disinfected frequently Gloves should be worn when handling farm manure Take preventive medicine under the guidance of medical staff Vaccinate people against influenza if necessary In case of fever, cough, sore throat and other cold symptoms, go to the hospital in time and report to the local CDC.
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