Unprecedented Outbreak: Sea Lions in Argentina Test Positive for Avian Influenza

2023-08-31 02:37:00

Foreign news agencies reported from Buenos Aires. Argentina on August 31 that the Argentine Ministry of the Environment issued a statement. About the discovery of regarding 50 sea lions scattered along many coasts of the country. from Buenos Aires to the southern peninsula The results of the preliminary inspection of the carcass of the sea lions. It was found that all of them had symptoms of avian influenza.

Meanwhile, Argentine authorities have urged people to avoid areas along the 5,000-kilometre coastline until the results of the investigation by the relevant authorities have been completed.

However, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that Europe and the Americas region. This includes North and South America. has been continuously affected by avian influenza since 2021, although normally Avian influenza is a very common and widespread disease in poultry.

However, since last year Avian influenza viruses have been found to increase in some mammals. Including pets that are close to humans such as cats may lead to mutations. Make germs more dangerous.

Photo credit: AFP


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