West Nile Virus detected in birds in Istanbul

After Covid-19 and sea saliva, a “West Nile Virus” emerged in Istanbul.

West Nile Virus, which is transmitted to people from mosquitoes, exhibits signs reminiscent of fever, joint and muscle ache.

In a examine carried out by Istanbul College – Cerrahpaşa College of Veterinary Drugs on useless birds for a couple of yr, 24 crows and 12 magpies have been examined.

“VIRUS DETECTED IN 8 CROWS”

West Nile Virus was discovered in 8 crows and 1 magpie out of 36 birds examined. Istanbul College Cerrahpaşa College of Veterinary Drugs Head of Virology Division Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz made a press release concerning their work.

prof. Dr. Huseyin Yilmaz “Birds are transmitted to flies by sucking them. Flies multiply and there’s such an an infection. We stated that birds are a major reservoir. Hen deaths have been reported final yr. Particularly crow deaths. We centered on crow deaths. We collected samples from crows. West Nile Virus was detected in 8 crows. we have it proper now.” stated.

“THEY DON’T TOUCH THE DEAD BIRDS AND GET THEIR HANDS IN THEIR MOUTH”

Yilmaz, “Our folks shouldn’t understand it as ‘Birds straight infect me with viruses’. The virus isn’t transmitted straight from birds. Nonetheless, useless birds, particularly youngsters, needs to be cautious to not open them and play with their meat after which take it to their mouths and noses. It may be transmitted by means of blood. If there are scratches on the hand, it may be transmitted that method. The way in which mosquitoes suck the blood of birds and infect folks from them” he stated.

“SEEN IN CROWS, SEEDS AND MAPPIES”

Yilmaz, “It’s transmitted from fowl to fowl by mosquitoes. We truly suppose that the origin of this virus is migratory birds. Our birds are transmitted after contact with migratory birds, particularly after mosquitoes suck them. There isn’t a transmission by direct contact. These are frequent in crow starlings and magpies.” used the phrases.