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(over) WHAT OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI H5N1) Page 1(over) WHAT OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA (HPAI H5N1) THE SOCALLED BIRD FLUHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) popularly known as the bird flu has been circulating globally in birds humans and other mammals. Lowpathogenic avian influenza has existed for years in Ohios wild bird populations. The newly arrived highly pathological strain has not yet mutated into a form that is easily spread from birds to humans or from one human to another. However it is always important to use general precautions when interacting with any wild animals. Is all the concern about avian influenza justified? Public health officials around the world are concerned because influenza viruses are constantlychanging (genetically mutating) with new strains of flu viruses emerging annually. Some strainsof influenza from birds can infect mammals or humans. The worse case scenario would be if a new avian influenza strain mutated and was able to be spread directly from person to person. How does avian influenza spread among birds? Infected birds shed influenza virus in their saliva nasal secretions and feces. Susceptible birdsbecome infected when they have contact with contaminated excretions or with surfaces that arecontaminated with excretions or secretions. Domesticated birds may become infected with avian influenza virus through direct contact with infected waterfowl or infected poultry or through contact with surfaces (such as dirt or cages) or materials (such as water or feed) that have beencontaminated with the virus. Is it hazardous to my health to pursue birdwatching as a pastime? No. Most human cases have involved direct and close contact with sick birds. Since birding is generally done at a distance there is little chance of contracting the disease from this activity. What precautions should be employed around domestic and wi ...

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