Can people become infected with avian influenza?
Although it is possible for people to become infected with avian influenza, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the virus does not spread easily from animals to humans. There have been confirmed cases of human infection in Asia, but those occurred in association with virus outbreaks in poultry, usually among people who live and work in close quarters with the animals.
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Epidemiology & Disease Prevention - Cerro Gordo County D...Most cases of H5N1 avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from direct or close contact with infected poultry (e.g., domesticated chicken, ducks, and turkeys) or surfaces possibly contaminated from feces of infected birds. For a pandemic of influenza to occur, avian influenza must mutate/change to be able to be passed easily from person to person.
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City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningAll of the cases of bird flu infection in domestic cats reported to date have been associated with outbreaks among domestic poultry or wild birds and are thought to have occurred by the cat eating raw infected birds.
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BirdFlu123.com - Protective Bird Flu Masks, Gloves, Suits an...In addition to humans and birds, we know that pigs, a tiger, leopards, ferrets, and domestic cats can be infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses. In addition, in early March 2006, Germany reported H5N1 infection in a stone marten (a weasel-like mammal). The avian influenza A (H5N1) virus that emerged in Asia in 2003 is evolving and it's possible that other mammals may be susceptible to infection as well.
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Avian influenza - Frequently asked questionsLike cats, dogs are not usually susceptible to avian influenza (AI) viruses; however, an unpublished study carried out in 2005 by the National Institute of Animal Health in Bangkok indicated that dogs could be infected with the virus. No clinical disease was detected in association with that infection. This limited information is insufficient to determine how susceptible dogs are to the virus.
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Champlain College: Emergency Preparedness: Pandemic FluAvian influenza (bird flu) viruses do not usually infect humans, but a number of confirmed cases of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since 1997, usually in persons who had close contact with infected poultry. One bird flu virus strain known as avian influenza A (H5N1) has been of particular concern in recent years. The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains situation updates and cumulative reports of human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1).
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Human influenza and avian influenza are both caused by influenza viruses. In Hong Kong, human influenza is commonly caused by influenza A (H3N2), influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B viruses, while avian influenza is commonly caused by influenza A (H5N1) and influenza A (H9N2) viruses.
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Avian Flu Frequently Asked Questions - Bird Flu FAQWhile household cats are not usually susceptible to influenza type-A infection, studies have shown that they can be infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses and can spread the virus to other cats.
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CDC - Avian Influenza (Flu) | Questions and Answers About Av...While domestic cats are not usually susceptible to influenza type A infection, it is known that they can become infected and die (both experimentally and naturally) with avian influenza A (H5N1) 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.
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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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City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningThere is not enough information available know how infection would occur. Affected domestic cats in Europe appear to have become infected by eating raw infected poultry or wild birds. If dogs are susceptible to avian influenza A (H5N1), infection may be by the same route. long as there is no influenza A (H5N1) in the United States, there is no risk of a U.S. dog becoming infected with this disease. The virus circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa has not yet entered the United States.
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To date, there have been no known cases of H5N1 anywhere in North America. At the AZA-accredited institutions with birds, animal care experts already have a regular routine to carefully monitor the health of their birds, as well as the other animals. Experts at AZA zoos and aquariums know these animals better than anyone else, and are attuned to the slightest behavior change that may indicate that an animal is ill.
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Avian influenza : Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian influenza, or "bird flu" or "avian 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 and ducks, very sick and kill them.
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USGS National Wildlife Health Center - Avian Influenza - Fre...Bird flu, the popular name for avian influenza (AI), is a disease primarily found in poultry and wild birds. Avian influenza can infect chickens, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl, as well as migratory waterfowl and shorebirds and, less commonly, mammals (pigs, horses, cats, and marine mammals). The virus can be spread through contact with fecal droppings, saliva, and nasal discharges of infected animals.Related Questions
Avian influenza - commonly called "bird flu" - is an infection caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally in birds. Wild birds can carry the viruses, but usually do not get sick from them, but some domesticated birds, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, can become infected, often fatally. One strain of avian influenza, H5N1, is endemic in much of Asia and has recently spread into Europe. Avian H5N1 infections have killed poultry and other birds in a number of countries.Related Questions
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San Diego Zoo: Avian Flu - FAQsAvian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is an infection caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally in birds. Wild birds can carry the viruses, but usually do not get sick from them, but some domesticated birds, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, can become infected, often fatally. One strain of avian influenza, H5N1, is endemic in much of Asia and has recently spread into Europe. Avian H5N1 infections have killed poultry and other birds in a number of countries.Related Questions
How commonly have cats been infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses?
Avian Flu Frequently Asked Questions - Bird Flu FAQDuring the avian influenza A (H5N1) outbreak that occurred from 2003 to 2004 in Asia, there were only several unofficial reports of fatal infections in domestic cats. Studies carried out in the Netherlands and published in 2004 showed that housecats could be infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) and could spread the virus to other housecats.
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Bird Flu Plans - Thailand ForumYes. Two other avian strains have caused illness in humans, but the outbreaks were not as severe as those caused by the H5N1 strain The H9N2 strain, which is not highly pathogenic in birds, caused mild cases of illness in two children in Hong Kong in 1999 and in one child in mid-December 2003, also in Hong Kong.
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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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New Mexico Avian InfuenzaAvian influenza viruses occur naturally in wild bird populations, but we have not had any recent outbreaks in domestic poultry. Furthermore, New Mexico does not have live bird markets like those associated with outbreaks in other states.
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Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSthe present time, the risk of becoming infected with H5N1 virus from bird feeders is low. Generally, perching birds (Passeriformes) are the predominate type of birds at feeders. While there are documented cases of H5N1 causing death in some Passeriformes (e.g., house sparrow, Eurasian tree-sparrow, house finch), most of the wild birds that are traditionally associated with avian influenza viruses are waterfowl and shore birds.
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BirdFlu123.com - Protective Bird Flu Masks, Gloves, Suits an...There is no evidence that properly cooked poultry or eggs can be a source of infection for avian influenza viruses. For more information about avian influenza and food safety issues, visit the World Health Organization website. The U.S. government carefully controls domestic and imported food products, and in 2004 issued a ban on importation of poultry from countries affected by avian influenza viruses, including the H5N1 strain. This ban still is in place.
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