Structure of the H5N1 Avian Virus
... • HA codes for hemagglutinin which is an antigenic glycoprotein found on the surface of the influenza viruses and is responsible for binding the virus to the cell that is being infected. • forms spikes at the surface of flu viruses that function to attach viruses to cells ...
... • HA codes for hemagglutinin which is an antigenic glycoprotein found on the surface of the influenza viruses and is responsible for binding the virus to the cell that is being infected. • forms spikes at the surface of flu viruses that function to attach viruses to cells ...
Period of infectivity The patient is infectious from one day before to 3
... Influenza is characterised by sudden onset of symptoms with fever, headache, muscle weakness, sore throat and dry cough and lasts 2-7 days. The most frequent complication of influenza infection is pneumonia, most commonly secondary bacterial pneumonia. Primary influenza viral pneumonia is associated ...
... Influenza is characterised by sudden onset of symptoms with fever, headache, muscle weakness, sore throat and dry cough and lasts 2-7 days. The most frequent complication of influenza infection is pneumonia, most commonly secondary bacterial pneumonia. Primary influenza viral pneumonia is associated ...
Talking Points - Wisconsin Hospital Association
... o Caregivers interact with patients with compromised immune systems o Flu is deadly, especially coupled with another illness o As many as 49,000 people in the U.S. die from the flu annually. (CDC numbers) o People are contagious before symptoms arise (Organization/Coalition) believes that all heal ...
... o Caregivers interact with patients with compromised immune systems o Flu is deadly, especially coupled with another illness o As many as 49,000 people in the U.S. die from the flu annually. (CDC numbers) o People are contagious before symptoms arise (Organization/Coalition) believes that all heal ...
drivers_of_e_and_rd_06_recent_pandemics
... Peninsula in 2000, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI – H5N1) that arose in northern China and from 2003 spread to other parts of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa and the occurrence of Schmallenberg virus infection across Europe from 2011 onwards. It is also apparent in retrospect that ...
... Peninsula in 2000, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI – H5N1) that arose in northern China and from 2003 spread to other parts of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa and the occurrence of Schmallenberg virus infection across Europe from 2011 onwards. It is also apparent in retrospect that ...
Interim WHO guidance for the surveillance of human infection with
... illness (ILI) and more severe forms (lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI)). In addition, asymptomatic laboratory-confirmed infections should be reported. The following case definitions are for the purpose of reporting probable and confirm ...
... illness (ILI) and more severe forms (lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI)). In addition, asymptomatic laboratory-confirmed infections should be reported. The following case definitions are for the purpose of reporting probable and confirm ...
H1N1 - Sonoco
... Should I wear a mask? It is generally accepted that people who are coughing and sneezing should cover their mouth and nose. This will reduce the number of virus-containing droplets they spray onto other people and objects. Disposable tissues or a disposable face mask can be used to cover a sick pers ...
... Should I wear a mask? It is generally accepted that people who are coughing and sneezing should cover their mouth and nose. This will reduce the number of virus-containing droplets they spray onto other people and objects. Disposable tissues or a disposable face mask can be used to cover a sick pers ...
Introduction to Viruses 1
... representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (316-6) SCO: Analyze and explain the life cycle of a representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (313-1) ...
... representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (316-6) SCO: Analyze and explain the life cycle of a representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (313-1) ...
Lecture 12: Influenza
... fever (usually high) headache extreme tiredness dry cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle aches Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea - more common in children than adults ...
... fever (usually high) headache extreme tiredness dry cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle aches Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea - more common in children than adults ...
Influenza Complications
... individual’s response to influenza is difficult to predict. Some people will experience mild symptoms, while the virus will take hold and cause serious infection in others. It is not possible to predict who will be affected; even healthy children and young adults can get very sick from the flu and s ...
... individual’s response to influenza is difficult to predict. Some people will experience mild symptoms, while the virus will take hold and cause serious infection in others. It is not possible to predict who will be affected; even healthy children and young adults can get very sick from the flu and s ...
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
... • >220 million birds killed by AI virus or culled to prevent further spread • Majority of human H5N1 infection due to direct contact with birds infected with virus ...
... • >220 million birds killed by AI virus or culled to prevent further spread • Majority of human H5N1 infection due to direct contact with birds infected with virus ...
african swine fever
... Hosts that demonstrate disease: domestic pigs (Sus domestica), European wild boar, and American wild pigs Ticks of the genus Ornithodoros are considered the natural arthropod host and there exists some speculation that ASFV is a virus of arthropods and that mammalian species, such as domestic swine, ...
... Hosts that demonstrate disease: domestic pigs (Sus domestica), European wild boar, and American wild pigs Ticks of the genus Ornithodoros are considered the natural arthropod host and there exists some speculation that ASFV is a virus of arthropods and that mammalian species, such as domestic swine, ...
Equine Influenza: A Highly Contagious Respiratory Disease
... has nasal discharge, and another horse comes in contact with the infective material, that horse is exposed. The virus may also be transmitted on infected grooming tools or blankets and rugs. Most exposed horses will show signs within a period of one to five days. Horses generally recover from an equ ...
... has nasal discharge, and another horse comes in contact with the infective material, that horse is exposed. The virus may also be transmitted on infected grooming tools or blankets and rugs. Most exposed horses will show signs within a period of one to five days. Horses generally recover from an equ ...
Common Cold vs. Influenza (Flu)
... Acute viral disease of respiratory tract, characterized by: »» acute onset of fever »» chills »» malaise »» headaches »» muscular pain »» exhaustion/fatigue »» sore throat »» severe and prolonged cough »» usually self limited with recovery in 2 to 7 days »» nausea, vomiting diarrhea reported in up t ...
... Acute viral disease of respiratory tract, characterized by: »» acute onset of fever »» chills »» malaise »» headaches »» muscular pain »» exhaustion/fatigue »» sore throat »» severe and prolonged cough »» usually self limited with recovery in 2 to 7 days »» nausea, vomiting diarrhea reported in up t ...
What causes a cold and the flu?
... virus that causes each. The flu, medically known as influenza, is always caused by one of the influenza viruses. Colds (also known as viral rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, or nonspecific upper respiratory infections), on the other hand, can be caused by more than 200 different viruses — and that estimate ...
... virus that causes each. The flu, medically known as influenza, is always caused by one of the influenza viruses. Colds (also known as viral rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, or nonspecific upper respiratory infections), on the other hand, can be caused by more than 200 different viruses — and that estimate ...
Indonesia1918
... As to the morbidity of the second wave vary in different places. No complete record is available to show the numbers of patients or the fatalities during the pandemic. The November wave was characterized by its maliciousness; the flu symptoms were much more severe. The disease showed an inclination ...
... As to the morbidity of the second wave vary in different places. No complete record is available to show the numbers of patients or the fatalities during the pandemic. The November wave was characterized by its maliciousness; the flu symptoms were much more severe. The disease showed an inclination ...
Viruses - Mount Mansfield Union High School
... influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people What a ...
... influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people What a ...
Influenza What is influenza? Influenza is an infection caused by a
... virus changes and different varieties occur each year. That means that vaccines need to be changed on a yearly basis. This ensures they are effective against the virus type most likely to affect the community in the coming season. All high risk persons should be vaccinated with a new vaccine each ye ...
... virus changes and different varieties occur each year. That means that vaccines need to be changed on a yearly basis. This ensures they are effective against the virus type most likely to affect the community in the coming season. All high risk persons should be vaccinated with a new vaccine each ye ...
Pandemics
... There is no foolproof method for preventing the spread of disease during an influenza outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Although a vaccine is not likely to be available at first, today it is easier to produce specific vaccines more quickly than in the past. Once a vaccine becomes available, certain i ...
... There is no foolproof method for preventing the spread of disease during an influenza outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Although a vaccine is not likely to be available at first, today it is easier to produce specific vaccines more quickly than in the past. Once a vaccine becomes available, certain i ...
Swine Flu Vaccination
... more than that of first world war) • Asian Flu (1957-58): H2N2 in China in February 1957; by June 1957 spread to US; 70,000 deaths • Hong Kong Flu (1968-1969): H3N2 in Hong Kong in early 1968; later spread to US; 34,000 deaths ...
... more than that of first world war) • Asian Flu (1957-58): H2N2 in China in February 1957; by June 1957 spread to US; 70,000 deaths • Hong Kong Flu (1968-1969): H3N2 in Hong Kong in early 1968; later spread to US; 34,000 deaths ...
Latest fact sheet - H1N1 Influenza
... fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with pandemic flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with pandemic flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, pandemic flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medi ...
... fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with pandemic flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with pandemic flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, pandemic flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medi ...
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
... disease.” While influenza vaccination rates among children have increased significantly over the past seven years, more work is needed to ensure all children are protected. Forty percent of children age 6 months to 18 years are still not getting vaccinated. Some children age 6 months through 8 years ...
... disease.” While influenza vaccination rates among children have increased significantly over the past seven years, more work is needed to ensure all children are protected. Forty percent of children age 6 months to 18 years are still not getting vaccinated. Some children age 6 months through 8 years ...
Disaster Preparedness Scenario: Pandemic Influenza
... – Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged < 6 months (i.e. parents, siblings, and daycare providers), – Health-care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material, – Children aged 6 months to 4 years, and – Children and adolescent ...
... – Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged < 6 months (i.e. parents, siblings, and daycare providers), – Health-care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material, – Children aged 6 months to 4 years, and – Children and adolescent ...
Influenza A(H1N1) Swine Flu
... If you have taken the basic care steps outlined above and you start to feel worse, or if after a few days you are not feeling better, you may need more advice from your doctor. Contact you doctor by phone or the Flu Information Line. Or if you are an inpatient inform your nurse or doctor if you noti ...
... If you have taken the basic care steps outlined above and you start to feel worse, or if after a few days you are not feeling better, you may need more advice from your doctor. Contact you doctor by phone or the Flu Information Line. Or if you are an inpatient inform your nurse or doctor if you noti ...
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.