Bird flu information

H5N1, or the avian influenza virus has been isolated in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Laos and Mongolia. Visitors to these countries are advised to avoid contact and areas with poultry and wild birds, as well as ensuring poultry is cooked thoroughly before eating. The virus is currently under close observation by the Centre of Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and has thus far only been associated with bird to human transmission. The virus has not yet developed the ability to transfer between humans, but control measures are being put into play to avoid this devastating possibility. A vaccine is currently being developed to protest people against this subtype of influenza, which has caused a high mortality rate amongst infected humans. This report also includes extended advice for people travelling to infected places.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Food consumer.org

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About: Bird flu information

Date: 22 October 2005

Source: Food consumer.org

Author: Centre of Disease Control and Prevention

URL: http://www.foodconsumer.org/777/8/Avian_Influenza_Outbreak_Notice_to_Travelers.shtml

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• Death from avian flu
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• Death from H5N1
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• Risk and bird influenza
• Risk and H5N1
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• Risk and poultry
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