Can you get bird flu by eating eggs

BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Different breeds of poultry have different rates of being infected with avian influenza, but the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza has not been found to be related to the sex of the poultry, and the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus can also be transmitted through eggs, according to the Office of the National Headquarters for the Prevention and Control of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Many poultry such as chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, ducks, geese, etc. can be infected, but chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese are more common, and turkeys and chickens are the most susceptible, with high morbidity and mortality; Waterfowl such as ducks and geese are less susceptible, but they can be poisonous or infected, and sometimes die in large numbers. Chickens and turkeys of all ages can be infected and die, while waterfowl such as ducklings and goslings have a higher mortality rate.

The transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza among poultry flocks mainly depends on horizontal transmission, such as air, faeces, feed and drinking water. There is little evidence of vertical transmission. However, experiments have shown that the eggs of experimentally infected chickens contain influenza viruses, so the possibility of vertical transmission cannot be completely ruled out. Therefore, eggs that contaminate the flock should not be used for incubation.

It is also reported that the incubation period of highly pathogenic avian influenza ranges from a few hours to several days, with a maximum of 21 days. Avian influenza can be transmitted through direct contact between sick and healthy poultry and indirect contact with viral contaminants.

The length of the incubation period is affected by a variety of factors, such as the virulence of the virus, the number of infections, the resistance of the birds, the size and breed of birds, the feeding management, nutritional status, environmental hygiene and the presence of stressful conditions. There is a possibility of contagion during the incubation period.

You won't get bird flu if you eat cooked food, you won't get bird flu if you eat cooked eggs, and you won't get bird flu if you eat raw food.

No, not even if it's a raw egg, because a chicken that lays eggs isn't a sick chicken.

Of course not, even if you eat meat, as long as it is cooked, it will not be contagious.

If you don't cook it, you won't have a problem if it's cooked.

Not because of the flu virus now.

It is not yet contagious to the extent of egg-laying transmission.

Cook a little to be on the safe side.

The National Office for the Control of Avian Influenza has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses can be transmitted through eggs. However, eggs are processed at high temperatures to completely inactivate avian influenza viruses. That is, eggs are completely safe to eat when they are heated and boiled for 5 to 10 minutes.

From the perspective of safety precautions, try not to eat boiled eggs (boiled) and raw eggs, and scrambled eggs and poached eggs should also be cooked and burned thoroughly (don't be sweet). It is also important to pay attention to the hygiene of the outside of the eggshell, as the shell can also be contaminated. When processing eggs, the shells should be cleaned first; When beating eggs, do not let eggshell fragments fall into them; After processing eggs, wash your hands thoroughly.