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Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It can cause shortness of breath , fever , dry cough , chest pain , anorexia and weight loss , fatigue , and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (the most serious complication).
[1] [2] Common antigens include molds, bacteria, bird droppings, bird feathers, agricultural dusts, bioaerosols and chemicals from paints or plastics. [3] People affected by this type of lung inflammation ( pneumonitis ) are commonly exposed to the antigens by their occupations, hobbies, the environment and animals.
It could have been introduced by wild bird droppings, animal infection, and discarded and contaminated animal products. A chart shows wastewater levels of H5 bird flu in Los Angeles County.
The bird kicked the younger boy, who fell and ran away as his older brother struck the bird. The older McClean then tripped and fell to the ground. While he was on the ground, the cassowary kicked him in the neck, opening a 1.25-centimetre (0.49 in) wound that severed his jugular vein .
Samples collected from bird droppings in Central Park are examined for pathogens like bird flu and avian paramyxovirus - a virus that only affects poultry, and researchers recently detected avian ...
- The Maricopa County Department of Public Health on Wednesday said deadly bird flu cases were found at the Wildlife World Zoo. According to officials, the virus likely led to the deaths of five ...
Birds or their droppings were present in 56% of outbreaks, while bats or their droppings were present in 23%. [53] Developing any symptoms after exposure to H. capsulatum is very rare; less than 1% of those infected develop symptoms. [53] Only patients with more severe cases require medical attention, and only about 1% of acute cases are fatal ...
The bird flu outbreak has taken concerning turns, with more than 60 human cases confirmed. Experts outlined four signs that the virus is going in the wrong direction. Key warning signs about bird ...