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The H5N1 virus mainly affects poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, which are the most vulnerable. However, it can also be found in wild and migratory birds, especially ducks, geese, and swans, which often act as asymptomatic carriers of the virus.
, in Andalusia and the Valencian Community, where the authorities have ordered the confinement of all farmed birds in order to prevent the spread.
The H5N1 virus mainly affects poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, which are the most vulnerable. However, it can also be found in wild and migratory birds, especially ducks, geese, and swans, which often act as asymptomatic carriers of the virus.
page Is there a risk for people?
The risk of transmitting avian influenza to humans is very low, but not impossible. For this to happen, there must be direct and prolonged contact with infected birds, which only happens in very specific environments like farms or live animal markets.
To date, the human cases detected worldwide are very low compared to the total number of birds affected. In Spain, no infection has been confirmed in the population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in or visiting areas where there are active outbreaks in birds or other animals should take precautions and monitor their health.
