Doctors worldwide closely monitoring potential changes in bird flu virus.

Doctors worldwide closely monitoring potential changes in bird flu virus.

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California declared a state of emergency due to bird flu, with 61 cases in the US. The first severe case was reported in Louisiana, involving a person over 65 who had contact with infected birds. The CDC states the risk of human transmission is low, as no human-to-human spread has been detected. Expert Dr. Schaffner highlights the importance of monitoring for potential human transmission, which could lead to a pandemic. The CDC advises protective measures for those working with poultry and warns about raw milk safety, as the virus can spread to mammals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted California to declare a state of emergency?

An outbreak of swine flu

Detection of bird flu in poultry facilities

A severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

A new strain of coronavirus

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How did the first severe bird flu case in Louisiana occur?

By contact with sick or dead birds

Via contaminated water

Through human-to-human transmission

Through airborne particles

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of health experts regarding the bird flu virus?

It could cause severe weather changes

It may lead to food shortages

It could develop into a human-to-human transmissible virus

It might cause skin infections

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What precaution does the CDC recommend for those working with poultry?

Avoiding all contact with animals

Using personal protective equipment

Consuming more poultry products

Vaccinating all birds

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why might raw milk be considered unsafe according to the CDC?

It lacks essential nutrients

It is often contaminated with pesticides

It may carry the bird flu virus

It contains high levels of cholesterol