Leading Speech: The State Health and Family Planning Commission announced on its official website on January 14 the status of the national epidemic situation of statutory infectious diseases in January. According to statistics, in January, there were 192 H7N9 bird flu cases and 79 deaths. In December 2016, there were 106 cases and 20 deaths. Did the high incidence of H7N9 bird flu really come? Can chicken be safe to eat? How to prevent H7N9 infection? National Health Planning Commission website screenshots.
The number of people infected with H7N9 avian influenza is on the rise
On February 14, the National Health and Family Planning Commission published on its official website an overview of the national epidemic situation of statutory infectious diseases in January. According to statistics, in January, there were 192 H7N9 bird flu cases and 79 deaths in the country. Compared with the data in December 2016, the epidemic increased significantly.
The data showed that in January 2014, the number of people infected with H7N9 avian influenza and the number of deaths were 127 cases and 31 cases respectively. In January 2015, the number of people infected with H7N9 bird flu and deaths were 83 cases and 38 cases respectively. In January 2016, the number of people infected with H7N9 bird flu and deaths in China was 28 cases and 5 cases respectively.
The National Health and Family Planning Commission had issued a news report a few days ago that China has entered the H7N9 epidemic season and the general characteristics of the epidemic have not changed. In the most recent period, the outbreak of H7N9 in the Mainland of China is still spreading, and it is not ruled out that cases continue to occur in some parts of the south. Supermarket selling chicken and duck meat. Data chart Can you eat chicken safely? Expert: Yes, but need to heat above 70°C
According to experts from the World Health Organization, the normal temperature used during cooking can inactivate the flu virus, so long as all parts of the food reach 70 degrees Celsius, it is safe to eat properly prepared and cooked meat, including poultry and birds. of. In areas where bird flu outbreaks occur, meat products can be eaten safely as long as they are properly handled and cooked. However, raw meat and uncooked flesh-containing meat products are high-risk behaviors and should be avoided.
WHO experts believe that people do not have to panic on poultry foods. For the public, reducing contact with live poultry, washing hands frequently and maintaining good hygiene practices are very important for preventing bird flu. Symptoms after infection with H7N9 bird flu.
How much do you know about H7N9 bird flu?
What is human infection with H7N9 bird flu?
Human infection with H7N9 avian influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by infection with the H7N9 avian influenza virus. Severe pneumonia is often complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), septic shock, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). It even caused death.
What is the current situation of human infection with H7N9 bird flu?
At present, China is in the high season of human infection with the H7N9 bird flu epidemic. The number of reported cases is significantly higher than the previous year's level, and new cases and new outbreaks continue to emerge.
How do people get infected with H7N9 bird flu?
(1) Source of infection: Birds carrying the H7N9 bird flu virus. At present, most cases are sporadic cases, there are several cases of family clustering, there is no evidence of continuous interpersonal transmission, and we should be alert to the occurrence of nosocomial infections.
(2) Route of transmission: The respiratory tract spreads or is in close contact with infected poultry's secretions or excretions to obtain an infection; or it is infected through contact with a virus-contaminated environment.
(3) High-risk groups: Those who have come into contact with poultry or have lived in the live poultry market within 10 days before the onset of the disease, especially middle-aged and old people.
How long is the incubation period for human infection with H7N9 bird flu?
The incubation period is usually within 7 days or up to 10 days.
The main clinical manifestations of H7N9 bird flu infection?
Pneumonia is the main clinical manifestation, patients often have fever, cough, sputum, may be associated with headache, muscle aches, diarrhea or vomiting and other symptoms. Severe disease patients develop rapidly, many severe pneumonia in the incidence of 3 to 7 days, most of the body temperature continued above 39 °C, breathing difficulties, may be associated with hemoptysis. The course of the disease can rapidly progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, septic shock, and even multiple organ dysfunction. Some patients may experience pleural effusions. A small number of patients may be mild and only show symptoms of fever with upper respiratory tract infections.
How do current H7N9 bird flu patients treat?
(1) Isolation therapy. The suspected cases and confirmed cases should be treated as soon as possible.
(2) symptomatic treatment. According to the degree of hypoxia of the patient, nasal cannula, nasal high flow oxygen therapy, open face mask and oxygen mask can be used for oxygen therapy. Hyperthermia can be physical cooling, or the application of antipyretic drugs. Severe cough cough can be given cough medicine.
(3) Antiviral treatment. Patients with suspected human infection with H7N9 avian influenza should apply anti-influenza virus drugs as soon as possible.
(4) Strengthen supportive treatment, maintain internal stability, and prevent secondary infections. Once there are signs of secondary infection or high-risk factors of infection, antibiotics should be reasonably selected. Experts pointed out that avoiding contact with live birds is the key to prevention.
Experts: Avoiding contact with live poultry is the key to prevention
The source of H7N9 influenza infection is very clear. It is live birds and their secretions, excrement, or live poultry trading areas on these farmers' markets. Therefore, the World Health Organization reminds people to pay attention to: When there is a case report in the live poultry market, direct contact should be avoided between live animals and the surfaces of animals; if there are domestic animals such as pigs and chickens, ensure that children do not touch the affected people. Diseased or dead animals, but also try to isolate different types of animals; animals sick or abnormal death should immediately report to the local authorities; do not slaughter and eat sick or dead animals. (Source: Great Wall Network)
(According to Xinhua News Agency, Guangming Daily, China Economic Net, etc.)
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