"More Costly Human Life"

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 11:03:00
Contracting, Opportunities Died 80 Percent

BALIKPAPAN-Communities are encouraged to give up poultry if in the area including bird flu positive. Because, by not allowing poultry destroyed, just let other people's life is threatened. "No matter how expensive birds, whether chicken ornamental or decorative bird, human life is far more valuable," explained Head of City Health Office (DKK) Balikpapan drg Dyah Muryani.

That is because, if this virus to infect humans, the chance of life for patients is only 20 percent. It was very terrible, "he explained. That is why, Dyah appealed, domestic birds should be grounded and kept away from home. If terlau close to home, residents chance of contracting the virus are also higher. "It is so far no positive patients.

If you suspect there are two people. But that does not mean vigilance relaxed. Always be aware that important, "he said. He appealed, people who experience symptoms of fever and a history of contact with poultry, including contacts with the cage and the feces, to report to the nearest health center. "It's important to monitor the spread of the virus," he added.

Dyah stressed the need for vigilance with no direct contact with poultry droppings and wash hands after being in the cage. This is to prevent infected with H5N1. For the consumption of chicken meat, Dyah menenakna, people do not need to worry.

Moreover, the chicken pieces from the farm has been declared safe for consumption. "It should be noted, while cutting the chicken, we recommend use of plastic gloves and wash hands with detergent or soap," he concluded.