Coconino County health officials say Flagstaff wastewater tested positive for avian flu, commonly known as avian flu.

Scientists working with the county to monitor the virus’s wastewater have found that bird DNA suggests that backyard chickens and wild birds could be sourced.

So far, there have been no reports of human or animal cases of H5 influenza in Coconino County.

Arizona health officials say they know three infected animals across the state. One is the World Zoo of Wildlife in West Phoenix, and the two are on a commercial farm in Pinal County.

However, there is no evidence of human transmission.

H5 influenza can range from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia, organ failure, and death.

Authorities recommend avoiding unsecured contact with sick or dead animals, avoiding feces and bedding, and should not consume pasteurized or raw dairy products.

Symptoms of H5 influenza in chickens include lethargy, reduced appetite, purple discoloration or swelling of comb, wattle and legs, excretion of the nose, coughing, sneezing, reduced egg production, soft shell or error Eggs include sudden death. Previous sign.

Officials urge anyone seeing signs of illness in poultry to call the USDA’s sick bird hotline at 1-866-536-7593.