do egg contain bird flu virus ?

Answer 1

Raw eggs might pose a danger to infection with bird flu IF you handle them raw. The virus is found in feces so it is possible that 'dirt' gathered on the egg might cause an infection.

However, if you're worried about eating eggs and getting bird flu as a result, the best way to go about this is to boil the gg thoroughly. The first recommendation specialists give about eating poultry products, while avoiding any danger of avian flu infestation, is to thoroughly cook them. High temperatures have been proven to completely kill off the virus.

For more information on the matter, check out websites such as http://www.bird-flu-center.com

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely. If the bird is infected, the egg can be contaminated with virus. The virus is in a bird's feces so if the outside of the egg is dirty the egg can be contaminated.

The bird's saliva also contains virus and it can be spreading by saliva too - just as we spread viruses to each other by sneezing.

Cooking eggs thoroughly is supposed to kill the virus, but it's not a very appetizing thought!

Most of us will not come into close contact with infected birds. The threat of sustained human-to-human transmission of the virus is our main concern. At this point the virus has been transmitted from person to person but experts think it's only on a limited basis at this point.

The virus is constantly mutating, and they say it is a matter of when - not if - it obtains the ability to pass from person to person easily - just like the colds we all get every year.

Right more than half of the people who are being treated for H5N1 infection die so it is a tremendous concern.

There is no vaccine available - it will take about 6-9 months to produce a vaccine after the virus begins to infect people easily.

There isn't nearly enough of the anti-viral medication used to treat patients once they have the H5N1 infection to go around. In addition, the virus seems to be becoming resistant to Tamiflu which is the main antiviral that is used to treat the infection.

It's a very good idea to check out the suggestions for having nonperishable food and water. If we end up with a pandemic, people will probably be asked to stay home to help minimize the spread.

Answer 3

They have actually been preparing for the past few years, but they are making it more aware as the years come and go. It is predicted that there is a flu pandemic every 40 years, and the last was in 1962 I believe, so we are "due" for one. As a regular "john doe" the thing to do to get prepared is to keep healthly and get your flu shot. Even though the flu shot will not protect you against the avain flu, it will prevent you from getting many other flu's and therefore keep you healthy so you can fight the avian flu if there is a pandemic!! It is predicted that it will affect 15-30% of the population, but not all of these will die. They say deadly because the amount of deaths are increased from people getting the "regular" flu. Don't be freaking out, just be prepared by knowing good hand hygiene and getting your flu shot!! Hope this calmes you down a bit!

Answer 4

Eggs of a chicken does not contain birds flu virus,but it contains high cholesterol

Answer 5

yes , egg contain bird flu

Answer 6

virus can penetrate everywhere though many claim it is not found in the eggs it is better to avoid them during the bird flu season.

Answer 7

The bird flu spreads through dust of infected feces, so no

Answer 8

Nope.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

if the bird that laid those eggs had it.