Dec 8 (Reuters) – Chile reported brand-new cases of an extremely pathogenic bird influenza infection in wild birds on Thursday as the illness spreads out on the South American continent.
The H5N1 version was discovered in 2 pelicans, the Chilean Farming Ministry stated on its site, one in the seaside area of Iquique and another in seaside Antofagasta.
The statement came a day after the nation reported its very first case of bird influenza, likewise in a wild bird.
In Wednesday’s declaration, the ministry stated it anticipated to discover cases in the nation provided other South American nations like Peru, Ecuador and Colombia had actually likewise reported episodes of bird influenza.
The ministry stated the cases in Chile are the repercussion of the migration of birds from northern nations that currently have the illness.
The illness is frequently brought by wild birds that can then send the infection to poultry flocks.
In Thursday’s note, nevertheless, the ministry stated the cases to date were restricted just to wild birds and have so far not impacted poultry.
Reporting by Carolina Pulice and Marion Giraldo; Modifying by Cynthia Osterman
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