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Avian Influenza

Characterization of the H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus derived from Wild Pikas in China
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:22:41 -0500
Journal of Virology -- The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus emerged from China in 1996 and has spread across Eurasia and Africa, with a continuous stream of new cases of human infection appearing since the first large-scale outbreak in migratory birds at Qinghai Lake. http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/content/abstract/JVI.00793-09v1
Researchers Describe History Of Swine Flu And Warn About Using Extinct Viruses
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:15 -0500
MedicalNewsToday.com -- In a leading medical journal this week US researchers describe the 90-year history of swine flu and warn about working with "freezer" viruses, which they suspect is how an H1N1 virus that closely resembles a temporarily "extinct" 1950s strain resurrected some 20 years later and continues to circulate as a seasonal flu strain today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155761.php
Indirect Transmission Can Trigger Influenza Outbreaks In Birds
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:14:27 -0500
MedicalNewsToday.com -- New data on the persistence of avian influenza viruses in the environment has allowed a team of University of Georgia researchers to create the first model that takes into account both direct and indirect transmission of the viruses among birds. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152473.php
Anteaters caught (human) H1N1 flu in zoo outbreak, expanding range of wily virus
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:17:58 -0500
TheRecord.com -- Humans, horses, dogs, whales, seals, birds, cats, ferrets and even raccoons are known to be susceptible to the tiny eight-gene viruses. Researchers in Tennessee have now added giant anteaters to that list. http://news.therecord.com/printArticle/546149
Influenza A(H1N1) and Pandemic Preparedness Under the Rule of International Law
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:15:40 -0500
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)-- A novel strain of influenza A(H1N1) spread rapidly through Mexico in April 2009 and now spans the globe. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/301/22/2376
Pet Talk: Animal influenza
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:16:45 -0500
MarcoNews.com -- "Avian influenza is a contagious bird disease," says Dr. Sharman Hoppes, an avian specialist at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. http://www.marconews.com/news/2009/may/28/pet-talk-animal-influenza/

USDA - Avian Influenza

USDA Awards $5 Million for Avian Influenza Research and Extension

Johanns Signs Framework Agreement with United Nations´ Food and Agriculture Organization Director General Diouf Johanns´ One Year Report on Avian Influenza Actions

Joint USDA And DOI News Release: Confirmatory Avian Influenza Tests Complete On Ohio Duck Samples - New Public Notification Protocol Announced

Joint DOI And USDA News Release: Avian Influenza Tests Complete On Wild Green-winged Teals In Illinois

 

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Animal Health: Avian Influenza - Background, resources, news, and breaking information from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Avian Influenza - Information on bird flu from Australia's Department of Health and Ageing.
Meta Description: [ This fact sheet provides general information about influenza viruses, avian influenza (bird flu) and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1), that has caused infections in birds and in humans. ]

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Implications for Human Disease - Overview of avian influenza (bird flu) and analysis of the developing threat to humans.

BBC Health news: Avian flu - BBC questions and answers on avian flu, and whether it could spread between humans.
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Bird Flu - With a frequently updated list of web news on avian influenza.

Bird flu (avian influenza) - MayoClinic.com - Overview of the virus, its effects on birds and humans, and the possibility of global pandemic.
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Bird Flu - US Department of State - News on the disease from the US government.
Meta Description: [ Information on Avian Flu from government and international health organizations, compiled by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. ]

Bird Flu Monitor - Weblog with comment on and links to news and media stories.

Bird Flu Monitor - Information on this developing crisis.

Bird Flu/Avian Flu News from Medical News Today - Latest headlines in feed form.

CDC: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) - Facts about previous flu pandemics, and key facts about bird flu and the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.
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CIDRAP - News on avian influenza from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

CNN.com - Bird flu: What you need to know - Questions and answers about Avian Influenza.
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Flu Shots and the Bird Flu - Explains why the normal vaccination will not protect against this specific virus.
Meta Description: [ Learn more about the bird flu or H5N1 strain of avian influenza and whether or not your child will be protected from it by getting a flu shot. ]

Guardian Unlimited: Special Report: Bird Flu - Ongoing news coverage of the H5N1 virus and the possibility of a human pandemic. Includes Flash slideshow showing how a pandemic might start.

International Society for Infectious Diseases - With frequent updates on the incidence of, and plans to detect cases of, avian flu.

MedlinePlus: Bird Flu - News and links.
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Medscape: Avian Flu in Humans May Be Common, but Mild, After Exposure to Sick Poultry - Report on a study by Dr. Anna Thorson showing that self-reported mild cases of flu-like illnesses were highly correlated with exposure to sick poultry. (No serological analysis.) [Free registration required.]

Nature: Bird Flu - Events relating to, and science about, bird flu, presented by the science magazine Nature.
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NBII Wildlife Disease Information Node - Monitoring and reporting system to provide data on wildlife diseases, mortality events, and other critical related information.
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Reuters AlertNet - Bird Flu - Provides news, information, and analysis on the bird-flu emergency.
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SciDev.Net - Questions, answers, and opinions from the Science and Development Network, which provides information on science- and technology-related issues that impact developing countries.

Singapore Government Bird Flu - News and facts about bird flu from the Singapore Government.
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404 WHO: Avian Influenza - Fact sheet about the disease and its risk to humans.

World Health Organization - Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response: includes updated counts of human incidence of Avian flu, and updates of the state of medical knowledge.