avian influenza) is an infectious disease caused by viruses that normally infect birds and mammals

The cause of bird flu is a type A influenza virus that spreads among birds. The virus is then found to be capable also spread to other species such as pigs, cats, dogs, tigers, and humans. Influenza virus type A has several subtypes are characterized by hemagglutinin (H) and Neuramidase (N). There are 9 variants H and 14 variants of N. Bird flu virus is contagious right now is the H5N1 subtype that has a long incubation time of 3-5 days This virus can be transmitted through air or contact through food, drink, and touch. However, this virus will die in high temperatures. Therefore, meat, eggs, and animals should be thoroughly cooked to avoid infection. Personal hygiene should be maintained also by washing hands with antiseptic. Cleanliness of body and clothing also needs to be maintained. The virus can survive in cold temperatures. Raw foods refrigerated or frozen to keep the virus. Hands should be washed before and after cooking or touching raw food. Poultry should not be kept in the house or room in which to live. Livestock must be kept away from the housing to reduce the risk of transmission. Not always when contracting the virus will cause illness. However, this can be dangerous at a later date because the virus is always mutating so that it has the potential pathogen at a time. Therefore, if found animals or birds that died suddenly the authorities will make allegations of bird flu. To prevent transmission, other animals in the vicinity of the bird flu berkasus need dimusnahkan.dan prevented its spread Common symptoms that can occur are high fever, respiratory complaints, and (possibly) of the abdomen. Replication of virus in the body can be run quickly so that patients need immediate medical attention