Response to Ana

RESEARCH:
Usually, bird flu viruses only infect other birds. It is rare for people to get infected with bird flu viruses, but it can happen.
How the organism affects us: Two types, H5N1 and H7N9, have infected some people during outbreaks in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. There have also been some rare cases of other types of bird flu affecting people in the United States. (Bird Flu | Influenza A | Avian Flu 2020)
Bird flu illness in people can range from mild to severe. Often, the symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu, such as: Fever, Cough, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Muscle or body aches, Fatigue, Headaches, Eye redness (or conjunctivitis), Difficulty breathing, in some cases, bird flu can cause serious complications and death. (Bird Flu | Influenza A | Avian Flu 2020)
Kind of organism: The H7N9 virus is a kind of influenza found in birds, also known as an avian influenza virus. Avian influenza viruses go through genetic changes over time, and sometimes these genetic changes result in a new (novel) strain that can infect humans, swine and other animals. (Novel Influenza Viruses | Florida Department of Health. (n.d.)).
CRITICAL THINKING:
Although this type of virus was not that common in people, recently a lot of information has been published about the cases that are increasing slowly, more constantly. As with seasonal flu, some people are at higher risk for serious illnesses, for example pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and adults 65 and older. This, like other types of viruses, are affecting people level or seriously, depending on each immune system and I would also say that it has a lot to do not just age but our eating habits or routine habits. This type of virus is found only in birds and can be transmitted when the virus enters through a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth, or through inhalation. In conclusion, we are all exposed, and we must take the necessary measures to reduce the chances of contagion.

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