Concern in Brazil due to a serious illness

 Concern in Brazil due to a serious illness

Brazilian local authorities confirmed that the spread of dangerous bird flu among mammals has created a state of anxiety in the country. Authorities in the municipality of Santa Vitoria do Palmar, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, said that at least 164 sea lions died due to bird flu within 24 days. hour.

The Brazilian newspaper Bolso indicated that within a week, about 400 sea lions died due to bird flu, and the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported the first appearance of the disease in marine mammals at Cassino, another beach in Rio Grande do Sul, in early October. Despite these alarming numbers, the Brazilian government maintains its “disease-free” status in commercial production.

Bird flu has devastated marine animals in Peru, Chile and Argentina, causing serious muscular, neurological and respiratory problems in animals. The disease is transmitted through the mouth and respiratory system, and is spread through secretions.

Although transmission to humans is rare, authorities call for caution and urge residents to avoid contact with dead or sick animals, as well as to keep their pets away from affected areas. Concern is growing in the region as the bird flu outbreak continues to impact local marine life.