BIRD FLU

All you need to know about By IASToppers.com January 16, 2020

On World Egg Day, India's self-declaration of HPAI freedom gains approval from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)

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Bird Flu, also known as Avian Influenza, is caused by Type A viruses

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These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide

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Bird Flu can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species

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Humans are not normally infected, but sporadic cases have occurred

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India's self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been approved by WOAH

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India is the third-largest global producer of eggs and ranks fifth in poultry meat production

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Bird Flu was first detected in Maharashtra in 2006 and has since had annual outbreaks

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India follows a 'detect and cull' policy to control HPAI

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Vaccination against HPAI is not permitted in India

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LPAI causes mild disease, while HPAI leads to severe illness and high poultry mortality."

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