Which countries have identified bird flu in wild birds or domestic flocks?
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemic Influenza and Avia...According to the World Health Organization, the avian flu in wild and/or domestic birds has spread from Southeast Asia to South Asia and Pacific countries, to Africa and the Near East and to several countries in Europe. Forty-three countries have reported infected birds as of April 19, 2006.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) website (http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html) provides information about how to assess whether a bird may be infected with bird flu. You can also visit the Department of Agriculture for general information on Avian Influenza (http://www.deptan.go.id/) or the Directorate General of Animal Health of the Department of Agriculture at (http://keswan.ditjennak.go.id/).
Related QuestionsWhat is being done in countries that have bird flu cases?
Avian Flu: Frequently Asked Questions - Shenyang, ChinaMost of the countries are working with WHO/OIE/FAO to attempt accurate surveillance and reporting with culling of large populations of infected and exposed poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys). Those countries with cases of human bird flu are trying to isolate and quarantine (mostly via hospitalization) the infected and potentially infected cases. They are sending test samples to reference labs for verification of infections with the H5N1.
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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve :::The HPAI has also caused the death of some species of wild birds, such as the Barheaded Goose Anser indicus in Qinghai Lake in the People’s Republic of China, in May – July 2005. According to Jan Veen, a biologist at Wetlands International, the wild birds that are of greatest concern with regards to bird flu belong to the Anatidae family of ducks, geese and swans. These wild birds do not generally migrate to or pass through Singapore.
Related QuestionsWhat is being done to monitor for bird flu in wild birds?
WPH MMRS Pandemic FluSeveral agencies are conducting surveillance for bird flu among wild birds, especially migratory waterfowl. Surveillance is being strengthened in certain parts of the country such as Alaska because it is believed that migratory birds like ducks and geese could carry bird flu there from Asia and Russia. A fact sheet about the ecology of bird flu (avian influenza) viruses in wild bird populations can be found at the National Wildlife Health Center's website at:
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FAQ Bird FluCurrently, certain wild birds are being tested so that ifH5Nl bird flu occurs in the United States we will recognize it right away. State and Federal agriculture and wildlife agencies have a list of birds that are of most concern and have begun testing these birds. Most birds do not need to be tested.
Related QuestionsWhat are the signs of "bird flu" in wild birds?
Tennessee Department of AgricultureWild birds, especially migratory waterfowl (geese, ducks) and shore birds generally do not become ill as a result of infection with avian influenza. Some reports from Asia indicate that the H5N1 virus has caused illness and death in wild birds.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian influenza is a highly infectious disease affecting many species of birds, including commercial, wild and pet birds. It may also affect people and other animals in certain circumstances. A Type A influenza virus causes it.
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web_block_rightSince the beginning of the present epidemic, several countries in Asia are affected by bird flu. These include DPR Korea, Republic of Korea, Viet Nam, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Indonesia. This list of countries is changing all the time. Although bird flu is being reported from a number of countries in Asia, definite occurrence of bird flu in human beings is reported from Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Wild Birds FAQ - frequently asked questions about wild birdsTube wild bird feeders are very popular with most backyard wild birds. They provide some of the most productive bird watching hours. Goldfinches will use thistle seed feeders. Most backyard songbirds will be happy to use your standard tube bird feeders that are filled with sunflowers or seed mixes. They come in a great variety of styles and prices.
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Peterborough County-City Health Unit, Pandemic InfluenzaCurrently, an avian influenza H5N1 strain is circulating in Southeast Asia and parts of Europe, infecting many poultry populations and some humans. This strain of influenza is "highly pathogenic", meaning it is highly deadly to poultry. The H5N1 influenza virus has infected a limited number of people, but there is no evidence it is spread from person to person.
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IA DNR: Avian Flu FAQBird Flu" or Avian Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can classified as either low pathogenic (low mortality) or high pathogenic (up to 100% mortality). Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the common flu in humans is a common annual event in birds. High Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the H5N1 virus circulating in Asia, Europe, and Africa is less common.
Related QuestionsAvian Flu Awareness: Case Western Reserve UniversityAvian influenza, or bird flu, is a virus that is highly contagious among wild birds and often fatal to domesticated birds and poultry. There are several strains of bird flu that affect birds, but the one causing the most concern is the H5N1 subtype, which is highly lethal to domesticated birds. The H5N1 strain was first detected in humans in 1997 and has killed 67 people in Southeast Asia since 2003.Related Questions
City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningAvian influenza occurs naturally among birds. The viruses usually don't infect humans. However, in 1997, a deadly strain of bird flu known as H5N1 appeared among humans in Hong Kong. Eighteen people were hospitalized and six people died. All of them had had close contact with poultry. H5N1 resurfaced in Hong Kong in 2003, killing one person. Since then cases of human infection with the bird flu virus have been reported in a number of countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa.Related Questions
Avian Bird Flu Pandemic - Frequently Asked QuestionsBird ? or avian ? flu is caused by a virus that usually infects birds (particularly poultry) but occasionally crosses the species barrier and infects humans ? recently predominantly in the Far East, although it also happens elsewhere. Until recently, avian flu was thought to affect people rarely and usually cause only mild disease such as conjunctivitis. Since 1997, however, one strain of bird flu ? H5N1 ? has been associated with a very high death rate when people have been affected.Related Questions
Is the bird flu contracted by eating the infected birds?
web_block_rightThere is minimal risk from consuming the infected eggs or infected meat provided it is well cooked. The danger is greater if the human beings come in contact with their droppings by inhaling them or by coming in contact with any material that is infected with the virus. At present there is no risk of transmission of the disease from another infected person since human transmission of the disease is not known to date. There is no evidence that bird flu is a food borne disease.
Related QuestionsWhat are the symptoms of Bird Flu in birds?
Frequently Asked Questions - ADB.orgThe symptoms in birds vary from a mild illness barely noticed (sometimes expressed as ruffled feathers or reduced egg production) to a "highly pathogenic avian influenza", which is extremely contagious and rapidly fatal for the birds.
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City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningWhile domestic cats are not usually susceptible to the bird flu virus, it is known that they can become infected and die (both experimentally and naturally) with bird flu viruses and in a laboratory/research setting can spread the virus to other cats. It is not known whether domestic cats can spread the virus to other domestic cats under natural conditions.
Related QuestionsWhy is there so much concern about bird flu in the countries in Asia?
web_block_rightThere are several countries where large epidemics of bird flu are being reported. These countries have reported the infection over a few weeks time. At present these countries include Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Japan and Taiwan. There are fears that the virus may jump from birds to human beings in larger numbers. According to current information the infection does not spread from an infected human to another but this is a possibility.
Related QuestionsCan I catch bird flu from drinking lake or river water used by wild birds?
Documents and LinksDrinking water doesn’t transmit any kind of flu virus. If infected birds congregate in a confined body of water, you might get sick from bird flu, but you still are more likely to get sick from other bacteria that birds carry.
Related QuestionsWhere do our resident wild birds go when they disappear from our bird feeders for weeks?
Wild Birds FAQ - frequently asked questions about wild birdsOur wild birds tend to stop visiting our bird feeders regularly at least twice a year. They don't actually stop using the bird feeders, they just don't linger in the yard. This happens in spring and again in the fall. Migrating hawks make an appearance at those times. Spring and summer nesting season keeps the birds very busy. Wild Birds | Hummingbirds | Hummingbird Spring Arrival Dates | Butterflies | Hummingbird Moths | Plants to attract these creatures
Related QuestionsCan I get bird flu from my pet bird?
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemic Influenza and Avia...A pet bird would have to come in contact with a wild or domesticated bird with avian flu to become infected. Most human cases probably came from direct contact with infected birds or their droppings. Follow good health habits when cleaning your bird’s cage, and wash your hands frequently. In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza. The U.S.
Related QuestionsHow do you know if birds have bird flu?
May & Grassroots ScienceAvian influenza is quite common in birds and often occurs without symptoms or without making the birds sickly. Like other diseases, The clinical signs are very variable and are influenced by factors such as the virulence of the infecting virus, species affected, age, sex, concurrent diseases and environment. See
Related QuestionsHow does bird flu spread amongst the birds and in human beings?
web_block_rightMigratory water fowl- the wild ducks carry the virus but do not suffer from disease. Epidemics of bird flu occur when domesticated birds like chicken or turkey come in contact with wild ducks carrying the virus. Bird flu may start as a mild illness but after some months due to changes in the virus may become serious and kill nearly all the affected birds.
Related QuestionsHow soon can bird flu appear in humans after being exposed to the disease in birds ?
web_block_rightBird flu can appear within 1-3 days after contact with the infected material. This is termed as incubation period for the disease.
Related QuestionsIs it true that migratory wild birds contribute to the spreading of H5N1 virus in other countries?
The Romanian Ornithological Society - Avian InfluenzaUntil now there has been no clear evidence to support this opinion but we can't ignore this possibility entirely. It seems that the spreading of the virus in South-East Asia is the result of transporting sick birds among farms. The locations in which the virus was isolated do not correspond with migration time and direction of wild birds. Nevertheless the recent cases in Europe were identified in locations that overlap with migration trails (including the Danube Delta).
Related QuestionsCan I get AI from handling wild birds?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens considers that the risk of transmission of AI from wild birds to the general public is small. However, to minimise any risk it is advisable to carry out general hygiene precautions when handling wild birds, such as wearing disposable protective gloves when picking up and handling carcases and washing hands, nails and forearms thoroughly with soap and water after handling the carcase.
Related QuestionsWhat is your advice to the countries on prevention of spread of bird flu in the animals?
web_block_rightAvoid selling of raw vegetable near the areas where these might come in contact with droppings of birds in cages or with drains that might carry the infected material. The slaughter of birds should be done in a hygienic way. The persons responsible for handling of raw poultry products should observe hygienic measures and cleanliness to prevent them from getting infected.
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