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China - Jiangxi Medical Expert says to have "as little as possible contact with poultry"

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More exercise to wash their hands Jiangxi experts suggest that as much as possible to reduce unnecessary recent poultry exposure

China Jiangxi network 2013-04-26 10:19

  24, the province's first confirmed human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus samples have been sent to the Chinese Center for Disease Control review. 25, the reporter interviewed Jiangxi Province, people infected with H7N9 avian influenza medical treatment team leader, the Chang YiFuYuan, MD, Director of Respiratory Zhang, about prevention knowledge.


  High fever persisted and should seek immediate medical attention

  "The the provinces confirmed cases mainly for a typical viral pneumonia, acute onset, the early course of the disease are high fever (38 ? C), cough and other respiratory symptoms onset 5 to 7 days, difficulty in breathing, severe pneumonia and progressive increase, some cases may be the rapid development of acute respiratory distress syndrome and death when or fever, cough, shortness of breath, body aches and other symptoms, especially fever that will not, you should immediately go to the hospital for medical treatment. Do not underestimate the cold. avian influenza illness similar to other influenza illness, such as fever, headache, cough and sore throat., if the respiratory symptoms of fever, headache, nasal congestion, cough, and general malaise, wear a mask to the hospital as soon as possible, and be sure to tell your doctor before the onset of whether bird flu contact with poultry, and treatment and medication under the guidance of a doctor. "Zhang said.

  As little as possible contact with poultry

  Zhang Wei, the avian influenza virus can enter the body through the digestive tract and the respiratory tract, direct human contact with poultry and their droppings or direct contact with the avian influenza virus can also be infected with avian influenza virus infection. Is also the route of transmission by droplets and contact with respiratory secretions. Direct contact with the amount of viral items, such as poultry manure, feathers, respiratory secretions, blood may pass through the conjunctiva and damaged skin caused by infection. Therefore, to minimize unnecessary contact with poultry, not to buy health and quarantine of live birds.

Should avoid contact with and eating disease (dead) poultry, livestock.

Engaged in poultry slaughter, trafficking, cooking and other people have had close contact with poultry and poultry products susceptible to the H7N9 avian influenza virus, in particular, to enhance personal protection.


  Strengthening the immune system is very important

  Zhang also said that the prevention of avian flu can take the following measures: Maintain good indoor ventilation, personal hygiene, washing hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, wash their hands after cleaning the mouth and nose. Enhance physical exercise, pay attention to nutritional supplements, to maintain adequate sleep and rest, attention to warm cold, to enhance their immune system, and this is very important.

  Q & A

  To further make the masses know the H7N9 avian influenza, newspaper special Jiangxi Province for Disease Control Center for Disease Control and Prevention experts on issues of concern to everyone answers.

  What is the key to prevention and control of avian influenza?

  The key is to do prevention and treatment of H7N9 avian flu "early":

  Early detection: When or fever, cough, shortness of breath, body aches and other symptoms, should immediately go to the hospital.

  The early reporting: found in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza or similar cases, and timely reporting of local health agencies and disease prevention and control institutions.

  Early isolation: prompt isolation of cases and suspected cases of human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the situation of close contacts isolation or medical observation.

  Early treatment: diagnosed human patients infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, should actively carry out treatment, especially for people with other chronic diseases, early treatment, the use of antiviral therapy and supportive therapy and symptomatic therapy.

  Poultry meat, poultry and eggs are edible?

  Although there have been cases of H7N9 avian influenza in the region, the state introduced a number of preventive measures. But no confirmed cases in the region, poultry and poultry products like usual preparation and consumption, but pay attention to good hygiene and proper cooking methods edible.

  There have been cases of H7N9 avian influenza in the region, if they poultry and poultry products are fully cooked and correct operation of the food preparation process, poultry and poultry products can be safely eaten.

  The consumer must recognize the risk of cross-contamination. When working with raw poultry and poultry products, including the preparation of food, including people should wash their hands thoroughly cleaned and disinfected poultry products come into contact with the surface of the skin, use soap and hot water to achieve this effect.

  Avian influenza is not of cooked food-borne. So far, there is no evidence to suggest that anyone infected with the virus because of the consumption of cooked poultry and poultry products.

  To separate the raw cooked food in the kitchen, keep in mind do not eat raw or half-cooked chicken, goose, duck, chicken and other food should be cooked thoroughly, especially careful not to eat half-baked eggs, eggs can be cooked eat, pay attention to thoroughly can not flow yolk. (Reporter Pan original / text)


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