Hyderabad, Feb. 15 -- As rumours spread across Telangana over bird flu, veterinary scientists assured the public there is no need to panic.

Bird flu or Avian Influenza A- H5N1 is a viral disease prominently infecting poultry birds across Andhra Pradesh and other neighbouring states. So far, no case has been reported in Telangana.

According to veterinary scientists, the virus is zoonotic and can thrive in humans. However, symptoms are manageable and do not cause a life-threatening condition. They feel that the virus will gradually perish causing less damage.

'Rumours of bird flu will fade away'

A scientist who works in one of the poultry research stations from PV Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNR), on condition of ano...