Overview of Avian Influenza
... • All the H5N1 viruses tested are highly pathogenic for chickens-killing rapidly (1-2 days by I.V. route) • Differences in domestic duck pathogenicity – Historically HPAI viruses can infect but do not kill ducks (including Asian H5N1) – Starting in 2002 some H5N1 viruses from Hong Kong were highly p ...
... • All the H5N1 viruses tested are highly pathogenic for chickens-killing rapidly (1-2 days by I.V. route) • Differences in domestic duck pathogenicity – Historically HPAI viruses can infect but do not kill ducks (including Asian H5N1) – Starting in 2002 some H5N1 viruses from Hong Kong were highly p ...
Avian Flu
... First Outbreak in Humans: 1997, Southern China Host Animal: Aquatic birds Virus Family: Influenza virus The Avian Flu reached humans in China in 1997 and killed 6 people. In 2004 the disease went into Thailand and Vietnam killing about half of the 112 people who had the disease. ...
... First Outbreak in Humans: 1997, Southern China Host Animal: Aquatic birds Virus Family: Influenza virus The Avian Flu reached humans in China in 1997 and killed 6 people. In 2004 the disease went into Thailand and Vietnam killing about half of the 112 people who had the disease. ...
New Emerging Infectious Diseases
... •Re-emerging infectious diseases re-appearance of, or increase in number of, infections from a disease previously known ...
... •Re-emerging infectious diseases re-appearance of, or increase in number of, infections from a disease previously known ...
Strains of NDV classified according to their pathogenicity into
... Two specific virus proteins (hemagglutininneuraminidase & fusion protein) are the main proteins found in the outer coat of the virus. Replication occurs in the cytoplasm of the host cell. Affected species; birds & human. Morbidity; Up to100% & Mortality; 90%. ...
... Two specific virus proteins (hemagglutininneuraminidase & fusion protein) are the main proteins found in the outer coat of the virus. Replication occurs in the cytoplasm of the host cell. Affected species; birds & human. Morbidity; Up to100% & Mortality; 90%. ...
WHO Fact Sheet: Avian Influenza
... assessing possible cases, the level of clinical suspicion should be heightened for persons showing influenza-like illness, especially with fever and symptoms in the lower respiratory tract, who have a history of close contact with birds in an area where confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 ...
... assessing possible cases, the level of clinical suspicion should be heightened for persons showing influenza-like illness, especially with fever and symptoms in the lower respiratory tract, who have a history of close contact with birds in an area where confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 ...
Biohazards
... Deaths occur mainly in children or those with health issues New outbreaks of influenza are discovered and go viral still today, with the latest being discovered in 2009 ( H1N1, swine flu) ...
... Deaths occur mainly in children or those with health issues New outbreaks of influenza are discovered and go viral still today, with the latest being discovered in 2009 ( H1N1, swine flu) ...
Bird Flu - University of Maine Cooperative Extension
... well as through poor biosecurity, such as contaminated footwear and clothing, or infected litter and manure. Waterfowl and other wild birds can contaminate areas where they land and feed during migrations. Backyard poultry keepers can keep their birds healthy by protecting them from contact with fre ...
... well as through poor biosecurity, such as contaminated footwear and clothing, or infected litter and manure. Waterfowl and other wild birds can contaminate areas where they land and feed during migrations. Backyard poultry keepers can keep their birds healthy by protecting them from contact with fre ...
Food for Thought? A Quick Update on H5N8 Poultry Flu from the
... poultry-factories, it is quite possible that wild birds infected with H5N8 from the ROK have, directly or indirectly, helped carry the virus to Japan. It is essential to remember though, that such migrant birds do not recognize or respond to national boundaries. Their behavior and susceptibility to ...
... poultry-factories, it is quite possible that wild birds infected with H5N8 from the ROK have, directly or indirectly, helped carry the virus to Japan. It is essential to remember though, that such migrant birds do not recognize or respond to national boundaries. Their behavior and susceptibility to ...
Issue no. 24 ::: March-April
... market chain analyses, crossborder studies, Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) studies and participatory research. Communication campaigns developed on such a rich understanding are less likely to alienate audiences who are at risk from highly pathogenic and emerging diseases. ...
... market chain analyses, crossborder studies, Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) studies and participatory research. Communication campaigns developed on such a rich understanding are less likely to alienate audiences who are at risk from highly pathogenic and emerging diseases. ...
Animal pathogens: viruses
... animal species Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred ...
... animal species Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred ...
Bird Flu - Sense about Science
... an H1N1 human virus and an H2N2 bird virus. It was less virulent than the Spanish flu and the world was better prepared, but more than two million people died. 19681968-69 (H3N2): ‘Hong Kong flu’ was born of genetic mixing between an H2N2 human virus and an H3 bird virus. Only slightly more pathogen ...
... an H1N1 human virus and an H2N2 bird virus. It was less virulent than the Spanish flu and the world was better prepared, but more than two million people died. 19681968-69 (H3N2): ‘Hong Kong flu’ was born of genetic mixing between an H2N2 human virus and an H3 bird virus. Only slightly more pathogen ...
Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
... Influenza Impact Flu seasons vary from year to year About 20% of US population infected every year Higher among susceptible populations Three main types of flu virus: Types A, B & C Type A causes the greatest morbidity and mortality Example: H1N1 (2009 Epidemic) ...
... Influenza Impact Flu seasons vary from year to year About 20% of US population infected every year Higher among susceptible populations Three main types of flu virus: Types A, B & C Type A causes the greatest morbidity and mortality Example: H1N1 (2009 Epidemic) ...
ECDC rapid risk assessment on A(H5N8)
... Main conclusions and recommendations On 6 November 2014, German authorities reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N8) at a turkey holding. Culling of the turkeys at the affected holding has started, protection and surveillance zones have been established, and investigat ...
... Main conclusions and recommendations On 6 November 2014, German authorities reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N8) at a turkey holding. Culling of the turkeys at the affected holding has started, protection and surveillance zones have been established, and investigat ...
the Requirement of Public Health
... respiratory disease due to the discrepancy of specific receptor and a potential barrier within species. However, ...
... respiratory disease due to the discrepancy of specific receptor and a potential barrier within species. However, ...
lecturer: dr. is madueme - University Of Nigeria Nsukka
... diseases affecting livestock often limit their analysis to production impact with relatively little about subsequent impacts on health, prices, trade and markets. The recent outbreak of poultry pandemic h a s raised some concern about poultry production, marketing a n d consumption globally. Notable ...
... diseases affecting livestock often limit their analysis to production impact with relatively little about subsequent impacts on health, prices, trade and markets. The recent outbreak of poultry pandemic h a s raised some concern about poultry production, marketing a n d consumption globally. Notable ...
A Rapid Laboratory Diagnosis of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Saudi
... "specific" by HA and HI testing. The harvested CAF was tested for HA activity and characterized for AIV subtypes by means of HI and NI tests. Results confirmed that the isolate was H5N1 AIV positive. This peafowl H5N1 isolate sequencing data was submitted to GenBank with the accession number identif ...
... "specific" by HA and HI testing. The harvested CAF was tested for HA activity and characterized for AIV subtypes by means of HI and NI tests. Results confirmed that the isolate was H5N1 AIV positive. This peafowl H5N1 isolate sequencing data was submitted to GenBank with the accession number identif ...
H1N1 Virus - Hopkinton School District
... • Subtype of the Influenza Virus • Respiratory virus that constantly changes • Mix of swine, human, and avian influenza ...
... • Subtype of the Influenza Virus • Respiratory virus that constantly changes • Mix of swine, human, and avian influenza ...
Powerpoint
... 20 years old Filipino woman H5N1 infected, critical 27/12/97 confirmed 18 infected with H5N1, 3 suspected 6 patients died 29/12/97 killing of all 1.4 million chickens in Hong Kong UNTIL NOW no new cases of H5N1 Aug, 97 to Jan 98 Surveillance of avian flu in poultry showed 20% H5N1 5% H9N2 28/02/99 4 ...
... 20 years old Filipino woman H5N1 infected, critical 27/12/97 confirmed 18 infected with H5N1, 3 suspected 6 patients died 29/12/97 killing of all 1.4 million chickens in Hong Kong UNTIL NOW no new cases of H5N1 Aug, 97 to Jan 98 Surveillance of avian flu in poultry showed 20% H5N1 5% H9N2 28/02/99 4 ...
Food Safety and Avian Influenza
... The chance of infected poultry entering the food chain is extremely low. As part of the USDA highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan, infected birds do not enter the food supply. Additionally, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service inspection program personnel are assigned to every federa ...
... The chance of infected poultry entering the food chain is extremely low. As part of the USDA highly pathogenic avian influenza response plan, infected birds do not enter the food supply. Additionally, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service inspection program personnel are assigned to every federa ...
H1N1 IN MALAYSIA
... This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to- person worldwide, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Influenza A, H1N1 caused particular strain of the influenza virus. This particular strain ...
... This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to- person worldwide, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Influenza A, H1N1 caused particular strain of the influenza virus. This particular strain ...
WRL3729.tmp
... First, most – but not all – of the major outbreaks recently reported in Asia have been caused by the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. There is mounting evidence that this strain has a unique capacity to jump the species barrier and cause severe disease, with high mortality, in humans. A second and eve ...
... First, most – but not all – of the major outbreaks recently reported in Asia have been caused by the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. There is mounting evidence that this strain has a unique capacity to jump the species barrier and cause severe disease, with high mortality, in humans. A second and eve ...
64th Western Poultry Disease Conference (March 23
... Using field exercises along with public-private partnerships to increase awareness and acceptance of continuity of business and secure food supply plans The secure Egg Supply Plan: business continuity planning for a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak Serotypes and virulence genes detection i ...
... Using field exercises along with public-private partnerships to increase awareness and acceptance of continuity of business and secure food supply plans The secure Egg Supply Plan: business continuity planning for a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak Serotypes and virulence genes detection i ...
here - Conference and Event Services | UC Davis
... Invited Speaker: Poultry house environmental control for antibiotic free operations Poultry On‐Farm National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) ‐ A progress report Health challenges in poultry grown as organic or antibiotic free or in alternate housing Risk factors for antimicrob ...
... Invited Speaker: Poultry house environmental control for antibiotic free operations Poultry On‐Farm National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) ‐ A progress report Health challenges in poultry grown as organic or antibiotic free or in alternate housing Risk factors for antimicrob ...