What is H7N9? The H7N9 subtype avian influenza virus is one of influenza A. It is an acute infectious disease caused by a subtype of influenza A virus. It usually only infects birds, and rare cases can infect people, pigs, horses, otters and marine mammals.
What is H7N9? The H7N9 subtype avian influenza virus is one of influenza A. It is an acute infectious disease caused by a subtype of influenza A virus. It usually only infects birds, and rare cases can infect people, pigs, horses, otters and marine mammals.
What are the symptoms of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza? People infected with H7N9 avian influenza have an acute onset, usually with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and sputum, which may be accompanied by headache, muscle aches and general malaise. Severe patients develop rapidly, manifested as severe pneumonia, most of the body temperature continues to be above 39℃, breathing difficulties, may be associated with hemoptysis; rapid progression of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Who are the high-risk infected people of H7N9? Because bird flu is mainly prevalent in poultry, people who are often exposed to poultry, such as veterinarians and those who have long been engaged in animal husbandry, trafficking, slaughtering, etc., should pay attention to prevention and avoid Direct contact with sick and dead poultry and livestock should pay more attention to the feathers and feces of sick birds. In addition, he advised medical staff to take the necessary protective measures during the diagnosis and treatment process.
How to prevent H7N9? First, do not touch, do not eat sick (dead) poultry, livestock, and do not buy fresh, live, frozen poultry and their products without quarantine certificates. Raw poultry, meat and eggs must be cooked and cooked. To maintain good personal hygiene, cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and do not drink raw water. Indoor ventilation, attention to nutrition, and good physical fitness are conducive to preventing respiratory infections such as influenza. The public should pay attention to personal hygiene, do not spit anywhere; avoid contact with fever patients. When the infirm is visiting the hospital, it is recommended to wear a mask.