Do we have avian influenza viruses and "bird flu" in the United States?
Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSYes, avian influenza viruses are found in wild bird populations in North America and occasionally infect domestic poultry. For example, in 2004 outbreaks of avian influenza in U.S. poultry occurred in the New England states and Texas, and were traced to birds from live bird markets. These outbreaks were not caused by the same "bird flu" virus (H5N1) that is currently circulating in Asia. The U.S. outbreaks were quickly contained and there was no impact on human health.
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FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. All birds appear to be susceptible, though some species are more resistant to infection than others.
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) - The Ohio State UniversityThe bird flu (also referred to as avian flu) refers to strains of the influenza virus that infect birds. Avian flu occurs worldwide and was first identified over 100 years ago. Normally avian flu viruses don't infect species other than birds and pigs. In 1997, however, the first documented human case of avian flu occurred in Hong Kong.
Related QuestionsAvian Bird Flu FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian Influenza is a virus that normally only infects birds, most notably ducks and chickens. There are numerous strains of the virus in which an infected bird may show few symptoms to others where the virus will rapidly overwhelm a birds immune system and prove fatal in the majority of cases due to acute respiratory failure. Once a single bird has become infected with a highly pathogenic strain of the influenza virus it can quickly spread to a whole flock with typically dire consequences.Related Questions
What is avian influenza (avian flu/bird flu)?
Bird Flu: Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian influenza, or avian flu, is a common, naturally occurring virus in birds that has many forms or subtypes. Scientists believe all birds are susceptible to infection by some form of avian flu. Some birds, like waterfowl, can be infected with the virus but develop no signs of illness. In addition, the potency (virulence) varies greatly among the various subtypes of the avian flu virus.
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New Mexico Avian InfuenzaYes, avian influenza viruses are found in wild bird populations in North America and occasionally infect domestic poultry. For example, in 2004 outbreaks of avian influenza in US poultry occurred in the New England states and Texas, and were traced to birds from live bird markets. These outbreaks were not caused by the same "bird flu" virus (H5N1) that is currently circulating in Asia. The U.S. outbreaks were quickly contained and there was no impact on human health.
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PHILA.GOV | Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness and ResponseNo. Public health departments and the US Department of Agriculture are monitoring the situation in the United States , in humans and birds, as well as other animals. To date, avian (bird) flu has not been found in the United States.
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Santa Barbara County - Pandemic Flu ResponseNO! There is a big difference between avian influenza and pandemic influenza. Avian influenza infects mainly birds and poultry. It can also infect people or animals who have very close contact with sick birds or poultry. But bird flu is not easily spread from person to person, so it cannot cause a pandemic. A pandemic influenza could only happen if the virus changes so that it is passed easily from one person to another person. This kind of change has not happened with the avian H5N1 flu virus.
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FAQ Bird FluNo, this type of bird flu has not been found in the United States. Other strains of bird flu are commonly found in wild waterfowl in the United States, but usually affect small numbers of birds and generally do not cause obvious illness. These other types of bird flu are not considered a human health risk. The H5NI bird flu is now circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa.
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Pandemic flu - frequently asked questions : Department of He...Avian influenza (bird flu) is caused by a virus that usually infects birds (particularly poultry) but occasionally crosses the species barrier and infects humans. Experts are particularly concerned about the H5N1 strain of avian influenza which has caused disease and death in birds and has demonstrated the ability to cross the species barrier and cause disease and death in humans.Related Questions
Winnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sBird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.Related Questions
web_block_rightAvian influenza is the occurrence of flu in bird. Therefore it is also called bird flu. This is caused by influenza virus in birds and is currently occurring in an epidemic form in many countries of Asia. The disease in domesticated or wild birds may occur in a mild form or a severe form. When severe it kills nearly all the affected birds. The current epidemic of bird flu is causing deaths in a large number of birds in the affected countries.Related Questions
What is avian influenza (AI)/Bird flu and which birds does it affect?
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.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions - ADB.orgAvian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a contagious viral disease, which is caused by viruses that normally infect only birds (including chickens, ducks, geese, quails and wild birds), and less commonly, pigs and other mammals.Related Questions
Do we have avian influenza in the United States?
Avian Influenza "Bird Flu" Frequently Asked Questi...of the spring of 2006, we have never had an outbreak of Asian-type H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. We have had mild or low-pathogenic avian influenza, most recently in 2004. The H5N2 outbreak in one flock was designated as highly pathogenic on the basis of a laboratory test, but a more definitive test failed to confirm high pathogenicity. The last confirmed outbreak of HPAI in the United States was an H5N2 (not H5N1) in Pennsylvania in 1983 and 1984.
Related QuestionsAvian Flu Frequently Asked Questions - Bird Flu FAQAvian influenza is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.Related Questions
New ZealandThere are many types of influenza virus, some of which infect other animals including birds. The viruses that infect birds are avian influenza viruses. Very rarely, an avian influenza virus can also infect people. One of these viruses - H5N1- has infected some people who Avian influenza can cause severe flu-like symptoms in people and may result in death. It has not been shown for sure that anyone has caught avian influenza from another person. If this has happened it has been very rare.Related Questions
New Neighborhood Voice - Edition 39, September 2006Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.Related Questions
Wilkes County Health Department - FAQsAvian Influenza is a type of flu that makes chickens and other birds sick. There are 15 different types of Avian Influenza. Some are even found here in the US. The kind that is very deadly to birds and has made a number of people sick in Southeast Asia is the one we call "bird flu". We do not have any evidence or reason to believe that the bird flu is in the US.Related Questions
Is H5N1 bird flu virus the only avian influenza of concern?
Pandemic Flu Frequently Asked Questions - Vermont Department...Right now, the H5N1 virus is the greatest threat for pandemic. However, other strains of bird flu have also infected people in recent years and have the potential to cause to a pandemic.
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Frequently asked questions about Avian Influenza or Bird fluAnswer: No. There are no current reports of avian influenza (bird flu), either in birds or humans, in Australia. Avian influenza has been in Australia in the past and was successfully eradicated from poultry. The last reported case was in 1997 in Tamworth, NSW. Prior outbreaks occurred in commercial poultry farms in Victoria (1976, 1985 and 1992) and Queensland (1994).
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Traveler's Health & Immunization Center, S.C. - Your Passpor...A vaccine against avian influenza is under development but there is none currently available in the United States.
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Birds - FAQIn the Australian Museum there are no experts on diseases transmitted by birds, however we can direct you to the following sources of information: Australian Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Disease Preparedness: The threat of bird flu World Health Organization. 2005. Responding to the avian influenza threat: Recommended strategic actions. Tracey, J.P, Woods, R., Roshier, D., West, P. & Saunders, Glen R. 2004.
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Avian Flu Frequently Asked QuestionsThere are many different subtypes of type A influenza viruses. These subtypes differ because of certain proteins on the surface of the influenza A virus (hemagglutinin [HA] and neuraminidase [NA] proteins). There are 16 different HA subtypes and 9 different NA subtypes of flu A viruses. Many different combinations of HA and NA proteins are possible. Each combination is a different subtype. All known subtypes of flu A viruses can be found in birds.
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