MADISON, Wis. — The first case of chook flu has been present in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services mentioned the human case follows an contaminated flock of business poultry in Barron County, and the particular person had publicity to the contaminated flock.
The case was recognized by testing on the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (WSLH) and is pending affirmation at CDC.
DHS in coordination with Barron County Health and Human Services is monitoring farm staff who might have been uncovered to the virus.
DHS mentioned the virus doesn’t unfold simply from animals to individuals. People who’ve gotten sick with chook flu have been in direct contact with contaminated animals.
Symptoms of chook flu in individuals contains
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Cough
- Eye infections
Anyone who develops signs of flu or an eye fixed an infection and has been in touch with animals who might have been contaminated are inspired to remain residence. Treatment for chook flu might embody hospitalization, supportive care, and or using antivirals.
Prevention data for farmworkers or others who’ve shut contact with birds, dairy cows, or different related animals may be discovered underneath Protective Actions for People.
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