Skunk found with highly contagious, easily transmissible virus HPAI -- a first for a Texas mammal, TPWD says - What humans need to know - KPRC2 Texas HPAI TPWD
according to a social media post about the findingThere are several symptoms, including lack of fear of people, ataxia , tremors, seizures, lethargy, coughing, sneezing, and sudden death, according to TPWDEasily transmitted to wild and domestic birds, experts said HPAI spreads directly between animals and indirectly through environmental contamination. Other mammals that are susceptible to HPAI include foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions, and black bears.
So are humans at risk? Officials said current data shows that transmission occurs through the consumption of infected animal carcasses, though mammal-to-mammal transmission does not appear sustainable, according to TPWD. However, TPWD recommends that wildlife rehabilitators remain cautious when taking in wild animals with clinical signs consistent with HPAI due to the ease of transmission.
If contact with wild animals cannot be avoided, the public should take basic protective measures such as wearing gloves, face masks, and handwashing. Authorities also suggest considering quarantining animals to limit the potential for HPAI exposure to other animals within the facility.
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