VietNamNet Bridge – Health experts have warned of the risk of possible A/H5N1 transmission from Salagane to humans when thousands of birds were found dead in Ninh Thuan Province, south central Vietnam.
The Veterinary Department said some blood samples taken from the dead birds proved positive for the virus.
As Salagane cannot be isolated like poultry the best way is to intensify inspection of the affected areas and take preventive measures, like wearing gloves and face masks.
Professor Trinh Quan Huan said people can still use salagane products with clear origin and expiring date.
Doctor Nguyen Hong Ha, Vice Director of the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases said A/H5N1 flu appeared in Vietnam eight year ago and is found on poultry every year. It is easily transmitted to humans.
A/H5N1 is a dangerous flu as 50 percent of infected patients have lost their lives.
Recently, a four-year old child in Dong Thap died of the flu.
Currently, there is no vaccine and specific remedy for the disease. Therefore, if any persons has high fever and trouble in breathing they should go to hospital for check-up.
Source: VOV