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Avian Influenza in Birds FAQs

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•  Avian Influenza in Birds
•  Avian Influenza and Humans
•  Treatments
•  Prevention and Control

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What is avian influenza? Is avian influenza (bird flu) present in U.S. birds? What is influenza type A H5N1? What is U.S. doing to prevent avian influenza from entering the country? Does the U.S. import live or raw chickens? Do the U.S. import eggs for consumption? Is it safe to eat eggs? Does the U.S. import cooked chickens? Can I catch H5N1 from eating chicken, duck, turkey or other cooked birds? Is it dangerous to purchase goods made of feathers (e.g. pillows and down products)? Are there any restrictions on bird products (locally or imported products)? I have domestic birds. How would I know if my domestic birds have avian influenza? I work in an industry where I may be exposed to live chickens or poultry products. Do I need to take any special precautions?

Q. What is avian influenza?

A. Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. All birds appear to be susceptible, though some species are more resistant to infection than others. It is also called bird flu.

Q. Is avian influenza (bird flu) present in U.S. birds?

A. No. There are no current reports of avian influenza (bird flu) in birds in the U.S.

Q. What is influenza type A H5N1?

A. This is the particular subtype of influenza virus that is causing the current epidemic of bird flu in overseas countries. The letters and numbers allow scientists to differentiate between different subtypes of influenza.

Q. What is U.S. doing to prevent avian influenza from entering the country?

A. The US Department of Agriculture, Immigration and Customs, and U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services has increased surveillance at airports, seaports and mailing facilities. Quarantine and border staff has been alerted to look out for live birds and bird related products entering the U.S. from countries where there has been an outbreak of avian influenza. They have also been issued with instructions on precautions necessary to protect themselves in their work.