PPT-Avian Influenza (a.k.a. Bird Flu)

By Haley Davis Matt Manley and Kyle OBrien Description Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian bird influenza flu A viruses Avian influenza is very contagious among birds and some of these viruses can make certain domesticated bird species very sick and kill them Influenza viruses circulating in animals pose threats to human health. in State of Osun. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Title Page. Table of contents. Brief Introduction of Avian Influenza. Background and History of Avian Influenza in Nigeria. Pre-disposing factors . Mode of Transmission/Symptoms. By . Brenton. Madison, Jesse Richmond, Sydney Towns. Description. Avian Influenza is caused by birds. The virus can be mutated and could possibly spread to humans.. Type of Disease.   Medical name- Avian Influenza. PROFF. M BANERJEE. MICRO.. Myxovirus. Myxovirus. for a . gp. of envelop RNA viruses . charecterised. by their ability to adsorb onto . mucoprotrein. receptors on erythrocytes causing . hemagglutination. MICROBIOLOGY. 15/SCI05/005. Mcb. 311. Introductory virology. TABLE OF CONTENT. WHAT IS BIRD FLU. TYPES OF THE BIRD FLU. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BIRD FLU. WHAT CAUSES BIRD FLU. PATHOGENICITY OF BIRD FLU. Steven Salzberg. Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). CMSC 828H, November 2010. Science. , 28 November 2003. Dominant influenza strains. 1 Avian influenza (AI) virus has been circulating worldwide for centuries with four known outbreaks recorded in the last century. The present wave of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) emerged 1 1. What is Avian Influenza (AI)? – AI is an influenza type A virus that infects wild birds (i.e. ducks, gulls, and shorebirds) and domestic poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese). 2. 24/7 Emergency Contact Revised: 6/2011 What is the bird flu that has been reported in Asia and Europe? Outbreaks of avian influenza have occurred among poultry in eight countries in Asia (Cambodia, C 1 STEM lesson Investigating Influenza to learn more about the virus that causes the flu and how small changes can have big impacts. Terms to Know Epidemic an increase in the number of cases of a di Henning J, Wibawa H, Morton J, Usman TB, Junaidi A, Meers J. Scavenging Ducks and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Java, Indonesia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2010;16(8):1244-1250. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1608.091540. Immunisation . Programme for Northern Ireland. PHA would like to acknowledge UKHSA for sharing their training resources for adaption and use in Northern Ireland. Key messages. the childhood influenza (flu) programme reduces the impact of seasonal influenza on children and reduces transmission of influenza within the community. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. 20 October 2023. Avian Influenza: overview and current status in South Africa. 2023 . 10 11. 2. Global picture. ALNaji. . Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. Avian influenza viruses have also been isolated, although less frequently, from mammalian species, including humans. caused by Type A influenza viruses. . Saladino. Influenza. What is influenza. Influenza, which is commonly known as the “flu," is an infectious disease caused by the Influenza virus.. Common Symptoms. High Fever. Runny Nose. Sore Throat.