Oct. 29 - University of Washington
... the European Union has strictly prohibited the importation of birds from South-East Asian countries. The raptors were taken to the airport customs inspection center (PIF), where they were examined by an official veterinarian of the Federal Agency for Food Chain Safety (AFSCA). The two birds did not ...
... the European Union has strictly prohibited the importation of birds from South-East Asian countries. The raptors were taken to the airport customs inspection center (PIF), where they were examined by an official veterinarian of the Federal Agency for Food Chain Safety (AFSCA). The two birds did not ...
The Powassan virus is a strain related to West Nile that can be
... Since 2004, there have been 50 cases detected of the virus in humans in the U.S., with 12 cases reported in 2013, according to the CDC. Andreadis said the virus, which was recently detected in ticks in Branford and Bridgeport, stands in "stark contrast" to Lyme disease because it can be transmitted ...
... Since 2004, there have been 50 cases detected of the virus in humans in the U.S., with 12 cases reported in 2013, according to the CDC. Andreadis said the virus, which was recently detected in ticks in Branford and Bridgeport, stands in "stark contrast" to Lyme disease because it can be transmitted ...
Same procedure as last year – the influenza
... b. In contrast to measles viruses, influenza viruses possess a higher variability (in the antigens); but measles viruses are adapted exclusively to humans as host. c. Advantage measles virus: optimal adaptation to the human host Disadvantage measles virus: antigenic structure does not change; the im ...
... b. In contrast to measles viruses, influenza viruses possess a higher variability (in the antigens); but measles viruses are adapted exclusively to humans as host. c. Advantage measles virus: optimal adaptation to the human host Disadvantage measles virus: antigenic structure does not change; the im ...
disease emergence and re-emergence
... during coinfection with human and non-human viruses. Antigenic shift can arise when genes encoding at least the haemagglutinin surface glycoprotein are introduced into people, by direct transmission of an avian virus from birds, as occurred with H5N1 virus, or after genetic reassortment in pigs, whi ...
... during coinfection with human and non-human viruses. Antigenic shift can arise when genes encoding at least the haemagglutinin surface glycoprotein are introduced into people, by direct transmission of an avian virus from birds, as occurred with H5N1 virus, or after genetic reassortment in pigs, whi ...
Norwalk Virus by Phuong D. Nguyen
... No protection against infection Markers or risk factors Studies have shown short-term immunity persisting for about 12 weeks ...
... No protection against infection Markers or risk factors Studies have shown short-term immunity persisting for about 12 weeks ...
Avian Influenza Virus FAQ - Environmental Health and Safety
... virus. AI is a highly contagious disease and some strains can cause high mortality in poultry. Influenza A virus in the natural environment is generally spread by ingestion or inhalation. The virus is found in high concentrations in saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. AIV can remain viable for long ...
... virus. AI is a highly contagious disease and some strains can cause high mortality in poultry. Influenza A virus in the natural environment is generally spread by ingestion or inhalation. The virus is found in high concentrations in saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. AIV can remain viable for long ...
Economic Losses and Application Of Classic Swine
... during observed period. Large assets were spent on free vaccination, but despite it number of protected swine reduced. The real picture is seen after cessation of free vaccination, when vaccination is performed only by interested owners, despite its mandatory for all swine owners. These are the reas ...
... during observed period. Large assets were spent on free vaccination, but despite it number of protected swine reduced. The real picture is seen after cessation of free vaccination, when vaccination is performed only by interested owners, despite its mandatory for all swine owners. These are the reas ...
virus and its age-specificity in Japan
... We analysed the temporal incidence distribution of confirmed cases for this epidemic (Figure 2A). The known dates of illness onset are used except for a fraction of the confirmed cases in Kobe city (45; 12.5%) whose dates of onset have yet to be fully clarified. Since the known median time from ons ...
... We analysed the temporal incidence distribution of confirmed cases for this epidemic (Figure 2A). The known dates of illness onset are used except for a fraction of the confirmed cases in Kobe city (45; 12.5%) whose dates of onset have yet to be fully clarified. Since the known median time from ons ...
FLU VACCINATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS −2016 SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION 2015
... Why do I need to be vaccinated for the flu every year? A flu vaccine is needed every year because flu viruses are constantly changing and it is not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. The flu vaccine is formulated each year to keep up with the flu viruses as they change. Also, studies h ...
... Why do I need to be vaccinated for the flu every year? A flu vaccine is needed every year because flu viruses are constantly changing and it is not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. The flu vaccine is formulated each year to keep up with the flu viruses as they change. Also, studies h ...
Bird Flu - University of Maine Cooperative Extension
... AI viruses may infect humans, although it is rare. So far, people have only contracted AI after prolonged contact with heavily contaminated environments. The risk for human-to-human transmission of avian influenza is limited. Of the many strains of avian influenza A viruses, only four are known to c ...
... AI viruses may infect humans, although it is rare. So far, people have only contracted AI after prolonged contact with heavily contaminated environments. The risk for human-to-human transmission of avian influenza is limited. Of the many strains of avian influenza A viruses, only four are known to c ...
The Avian Influenza
... H9N2, Hong Kong, 2003 : H9N2 infection was confirmed in a child in Hong Kong. The child was hospitalized but recovered. H7N2, New York, 2003: In November 2003, a patient with serious underlying medical conditions was admitted to a hospital in New York with respiratory symptoms. One of the initial la ...
... H9N2, Hong Kong, 2003 : H9N2 infection was confirmed in a child in Hong Kong. The child was hospitalized but recovered. H7N2, New York, 2003: In November 2003, a patient with serious underlying medical conditions was admitted to a hospital in New York with respiratory symptoms. One of the initial la ...
Health inequalities in London
... should have a clearer view of that. I am not going to sit here and say that we are at peak but there are some suggestions that it might be slowing down a little. You will have read that there was a decision from the Government and the Department of Health last week to allow the use of the stocks of ...
... should have a clearer view of that. I am not going to sit here and say that we are at peak but there are some suggestions that it might be slowing down a little. You will have read that there was a decision from the Government and the Department of Health last week to allow the use of the stocks of ...
Title: Investigation of the ability of the M2 protein to induce cross
... controlled primarily through the production of increased levels of maternally derived antibodies in sows through vaccination. Sow vaccination has become less successful in controlling disease in young pigs in recent years due to reduced cross reaction of the maternal antibodies in protecting against ...
... controlled primarily through the production of increased levels of maternally derived antibodies in sows through vaccination. Sow vaccination has become less successful in controlling disease in young pigs in recent years due to reduced cross reaction of the maternal antibodies in protecting against ...
Cold and Flu Prevention Advice
... severity of a cold, but not the onset. Echinacea is used in many herbal remedies that claim to protect against the cold virus by aiding the immune system. There have been several studies into echinacea’s effect, but no definitive results. A review of the studies showed that echinacea did not reduce ...
... severity of a cold, but not the onset. Echinacea is used in many herbal remedies that claim to protect against the cold virus by aiding the immune system. There have been several studies into echinacea’s effect, but no definitive results. A review of the studies showed that echinacea did not reduce ...
Post-weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS)
... from changes to diet, housing and other farm management measures. There is no vaccine. ...
... from changes to diet, housing and other farm management measures. There is no vaccine. ...
Influenza: Virus and Disease, Epidemics and Pandemics (Steinhoff)
... Copyright 2007, The Johns Hopkins University and Mark Steinhoff. All rights reserved. Use of these materials permitted only in accordance with license rights granted. Materials provided “AS IS”; no representations or warranties provided. User assumes all responsibility for use, and all liability rel ...
... Copyright 2007, The Johns Hopkins University and Mark Steinhoff. All rights reserved. Use of these materials permitted only in accordance with license rights granted. Materials provided “AS IS”; no representations or warranties provided. User assumes all responsibility for use, and all liability rel ...
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) complicating influenza
... Human infection with the novel influenza A/H1N1 virus was first reported in April 2009. Since humans do not have immunity from the infection the incidence rates may be higher than those for seasonal influenza [1]. Novel influenza usually affects subjects below the age of 65, especially pregnant wome ...
... Human infection with the novel influenza A/H1N1 virus was first reported in April 2009. Since humans do not have immunity from the infection the incidence rates may be higher than those for seasonal influenza [1]. Novel influenza usually affects subjects below the age of 65, especially pregnant wome ...
Virus Notes
... RNA viruses (like influenza viruses) tend to mutate frequently. This is why a different flu shot is produced every year. The antibodies your body made against the virus last year do not recognize the new, mutated virus this year. ...
... RNA viruses (like influenza viruses) tend to mutate frequently. This is why a different flu shot is produced every year. The antibodies your body made against the virus last year do not recognize the new, mutated virus this year. ...
VIROLOGIA
... Over 2.5 million people die each year from AIDS, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 3 billion people are at risk of infection with dengue fever. Rotavirus, a cause of common diarrhoea, kills an estimated 600,000 children each year. Three percent of the world’s population, around 170 million ...
... Over 2.5 million people die each year from AIDS, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 3 billion people are at risk of infection with dengue fever. Rotavirus, a cause of common diarrhoea, kills an estimated 600,000 children each year. Three percent of the world’s population, around 170 million ...
Slide 1
... • Retrospective cohort study, Tennessee Medicaid program (1973–1993) • Children under 15 with medically treated asthma or chronic medical conditions Yearly excess hospitalisation for cardiopulmonary disease due to influenza in different age group per 1000 high risk children ...
... • Retrospective cohort study, Tennessee Medicaid program (1973–1993) • Children under 15 with medically treated asthma or chronic medical conditions Yearly excess hospitalisation for cardiopulmonary disease due to influenza in different age group per 1000 high risk children ...
H1N1 Flu PPT - New Jersey Primary Care Association
... caused by influenza viruses. • It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. • The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. • Each year in the U.S. on average, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; on average, more than 200,000 p ...
... caused by influenza viruses. • It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. • The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. • Each year in the U.S. on average, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; on average, more than 200,000 p ...
2. - Environmental Public Health Today
... • Influenza is a respiratory virus that spreads through respiratory droplets in the air from coughing, sneezing, or talking by infected persons. • The viruses attach to cells in the respiratory tract and rapidly multiply and spread throughout the respiratory tract. • Symptoms include fever, myalgias ...
... • Influenza is a respiratory virus that spreads through respiratory droplets in the air from coughing, sneezing, or talking by infected persons. • The viruses attach to cells in the respiratory tract and rapidly multiply and spread throughout the respiratory tract. • Symptoms include fever, myalgias ...
Potential resurgence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza
... To date, the virus is poorly adapted to the human species so that it only rarely causes illness in those exposed to it. For the few people that do become infected, the A(H5N1) virus can be highly virulent and the mortality rate has been significant (over 50%). Although human-to-human transmission ha ...
... To date, the virus is poorly adapted to the human species so that it only rarely causes illness in those exposed to it. For the few people that do become infected, the A(H5N1) virus can be highly virulent and the mortality rate has been significant (over 50%). Although human-to-human transmission ha ...
Swine influenza
Swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs. As of 2009, the known SIV strains include influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A known as H1N1, H1N2, H2N1, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3.Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. If transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection.Around the mid-20th century, identification of influenza subtypes became possible, allowing accurate diagnosis of transmission to humans. Since then, only 50 such transmissions have been confirmed. These strains of swine flu rarely pass from human to human. Symptoms of zoonotic swine flu in humans are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.In August 2010, the World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic officially over.Cases of swine flu have been reported in India, with over 31,156 positive test cases and 1,841 deaths till March 2015.