Avian influenza spurts in many parts of India

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a serious warning about the rapid spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus. This virus, commonly known as bird flu, is spreading rapidly among both birds and humans. After the WHO report, the government has started taking immediate steps to stop the spread of this virus. ABV Hindi Live had a special conversation with Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director of Neurology, at Fortis Hospital to discuss this.

Dr. Praveen Gupta said that the way the H5N1 virus spreads is quite worrying. This virus can also cause neurological problems, which can pose a serious threat to health. Citing the increasing cases in West Bengal, he said that this flu is also affecting humans, from which the seriousness of the situation can be gauged.

The WHO has launched a new initiative given the gravity of the situation. This week, the WHO announced a new project to develop vaccines for human bird flu infection using messenger RNA (mRNA) technology for low- and middle-income countries. This technology is a significant advancement in the field of vaccination. The WHO aims to ensure equitable availability of vaccines, and India is also likely to benefit from this.

From a neurology point of view, the H5N1 virus can be life-threatening. This virus affects the process of neurotropism, which can have a serious impact on the central nervous system. In severe cases, the patient may suffer from encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which can lead to frequent seizures or coma. This virus also affects immunity, which reduces the body's ability to resist diseases.

Following the WHO initiative, India has also planned to develop its vaccines using mRNA technology. This will not only protect the people of India but will also boost the availability of vaccines, thereby reducing the potential threat of the pandemic. Given this situation, we all have to be cautious and follow the advice of health experts to prevent the spread of this virus.

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