Overview of avian influenza.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2006 Jul; 104(7): 379-80, 382, 384 passim
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-96830
ABSTRACT
The current outbreak of H5N 1 avian influenza affecting an unprecedented number of countries is a cause of concern worldwide. As on 26th June, 2006 outbreaks in poultry or wild birds have been reported from 54 countries. In India the first outbreak of avian influenza virus Awas reported in Navapur district in Maharashtra in February 2006 followed by detection of H5N1 in a neighbouring district of Gujarat. No case of human infection has yet been reported in India. Avian influenza virus belongs to influenza type A which is a part of family orthomyxoviridae. Transmission occurs by direct or indirect contact. Clinical symptoms on human is of typical influenza like. Laboratory investigations involves a number of tests confirming diagnosis of avian influenza. The treatment includes general supportive and antiviral therapy with oseltamivir. Prevention and control strategies can held to minimise the public health risk to highly pathogenic avian influenza. There are some dos and don'ts for the community which should be strictly followed.
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Assunto principal:
Aves
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Humanos
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Vacinas contra Influenza
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Saúde Global
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Surtos de Doenças
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Controle de Infecções
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Agricultura
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Influenza Humana
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Virus da Influenza A Subtipo H5N1
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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