The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced on Friday (16) the detection of the high pathogenicity (IAAP) aviary influenza virus in a commercial bird farm. This is the first case recorded in production birds in Brazil, raising concerns about public health and economic impact.
Experts consulted by CNN clarify that, Although aviary flu may infect humans the transmission does not occur through the consumption of birds or eggs . Contagion happens only from the contaminated animal to the human being, and there are no records of transmission between people.
Prevention and Control measures
With the identification of the case, sanitary authorities must implement a strict sanitary barrier to prevent contamination in humans. Esper Kalllas President of the Butantan Institute, points out that Brazil has managed, for three years, to prevent the arrival of avian flu through efficient sanitary barriers.
Infectologist Caio Rosenthal warns of the need for care for animals, avoiding indiscriminate slaughter as a measure of containment. It is important for health authorities to balance the protection of public health with the preservation of economic resources and animal welfare.
Economic impacts
News of virus detection may have significant reflexes in the economy, especially in exports. Brazil has recently signed an agreement with Japan to limit any suspensions only to affected areas, unlike China, which adopts broader protocols.
In the domestic market, experts point to the possibility of falling prices due to the higher supply of products that would be intended for export. However, economic developments will depend on the duration of any suspensions and the effectiveness of control measures.
It is essential to emphasize that, so far, there are no recorded cases of aviary flu in human beings in Brazil, nor suspicious in this regard. Authorities work to isolate the virus and prevent their proliferation, keeping the population informed about the developments of the situation.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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