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Bird Flu

Questions and answers related to H5N1 Bird Flu (Avian Flu). It is an extremely virulent influenza virus that can infect birds, occasionally pigs, rarely infections in other animals, and very rarely humans. Fortunately, it does not spread very easily, and only extremely rare human to human transmissions have been known to occur. No instance of the virus spreading beyond a first generation of close human contacts has been reported. It does, however, have a very high mortality rate in animals and in humans (60% death rate in humans).

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Who declares a pandemic?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed guidelines with the cooperation of world wide public health organizations and national health ministries that the member nations in the organization follow to report infectious diseases and also developed guidelines to use in preparing for and dealing with a pandemic. They agreed upon the criteria that would signal pandemics. It is the WHO who determines when the criteria is met based on these reports from all over the world and based on their own studies of outbreaks of infectious diseases. When it is time to engage the guidelines and responses to a pandemic , it is WHO that announces this finding internationally and sets things in motion for a coordinated effort in response to the situation.

What are the possible consequences of a pandemic disease?

That it kills a lot of ppl across all borders.

Look ate the plague, the Spanish flu etc. If it hits the poor countries they will have a hard time to keep ppl alive. The production can also go down because ppl are sick.

Is avian bird flue lytic?

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, can exhibit lytic properties, particularly in certain strains. Lytic infections involve the destruction of host cells, typically leading to the release of new viral particles. In the case of avian influenza, the virus can cause significant cell damage in infected birds, resulting in symptoms and high mortality rates in some strains. However, the pathogenicity and lytic nature can vary depending on the specific virus subtype.

What is the difference between H5N1 and Bird Flu?

The two main differences, besides being caused by two different viruses, would be that the H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu spreads very easily from human to human and is symptomatically milder than the Avian flu.

H1N1 spreads rapidly from person to person, which led to its being a pandemic in 2009-2010, while the Avian (bird) flu does not spread easily in humans. Bird flu is very rare overall, and spreads mostly from direct bird-to-human exposure. It has had extremely rare cases that spread from human-to-human but only among family members in the same households.

Swine flu has comparatively mild symptoms in most people, and causes fewer deaths than even the seasonal flu viruses usually do, while the bird flu is especially virulent and deadly with a mortality rate of 50 to 60 % of those infected.

They are both viruses that are relatively new to human infection. The pandemic swine flu (A-H1N1/09) is a new mutation and since there was no direct exposure to the virus before it was found in 2009, there was little resistance to contagion. The Avian "bird" flu (A-H5N1) is also a new virus for humans to get. Avian flu is much more rare among humans than in birds, but it is rarely transmitted to humans, and not by person to person transmission so far.

Swine flu is a mutation that caused a new subtype of influenza A. It contains genetic material from the avian flu virus, several strains of hog viruses, and human flu virus.

Here are the most common symptoms of each:

Avian flu-

~ Virus causes lung inflammation

~ Immune system over-reacts, creates a lot of white blood cells and a natural virus-fighting chemical (Cytokine)

~ Chemical runs in blood stream in such high quantities that it creates tiny holes in the blood vessels

~ Plasma leaks out of the holes and into the lungs

~ Victim drowns from the inside

Swine flu-

~ Virus is very similar to seasonal human flu

~ Starts with a bad cough and headache

~ Fever and fatigue ensue

~ After about a week, symptoms are relieved except for the fever and often the cough

~ After 24 hours of no fever, you are considered no longer contagious

On the humorous side:

As far as the care goes, with Bird flu you need to seek TWEETMENT, and for swine flu you can apply OINKMENT.

Do fungi cause bird flu?

No. Bird flu is aka Avian Influenza and is caused by influenza viruses not fungi.

What country does the African DJ who invented a bird flu dance come from?

The DJ known as DJ Lewis came from Abijan on the Ivory Coast of Africa. The dance, which became popular in 2006 and was often seen being danced in large groups at clubs in Africa and elsewhere, is called the The Grippe Aviaire dance.

What are the symptoms of bird flu in birds?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Avian Flu in Birds:

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The disease occurs worldwide. While all birds are thought to be susceptible to infection with avian influenza viruses, many wild bird species carry these viruses with no apparent signs of harm.

Other bird species, including domestic poultry, develop disease when infected with avian influenza viruses. In poultry, the viruses cause two distinctly different forms of disease - one common and mild, the other rare and highly lethal. In the mild form, signs of illness may be expressed only as ruffled feathers, reduced egg production, or mild effects on the respiratory system. Outbreaks can be so mild they escape detection unless regular testing for viruses is in place.

In contrast, the second and far less common highly pathogenic form is difficult to miss. First identified in Italy in 1878, highly pathogenic avian influenza is characterized by sudden onset of severe disease, rapid contagion, and a mortality rate that can approach 100% within 48 hours. In this form of the disease, the virus not only affects the respiratory tract, as in the mild form, but also invades multiple organs and tissues. The resulting massive internal haemorrhaging has earned it the lay name of "chicken Ebola".

How can one contract the avian flu and what are it's symptoms?

To prevent contracting the avian flu, avoid contact with infected birds. If you have normal flu symptoms, eye infections, or respiratory issues, you many have the avian flu.

Is an anti troyanos a new vaccine for the Avian flu?

No. Anti trojanos is Spanish for anti Trojan viruses, and it refers to safety programs for your computer.

Is bird flu naked or enveloped?

Avian (Bird) Flu is one of the Influenza A viruses. All Influenza A viruses are enveloped.

See below for related link to WikiPedia for additional information about the structure of Avian Flu virions.

Does the current Novel H1N1 Swine Flu contain elements of avian flu?

Yes. It does contain genetic material of Avian Flu in addition to three types of swine flu and also human flu viruses. (Avian flu is also called "Bird Flu"). When a virus mutates like this one did in pigs with five different genomes in the virus, it is called a quintuple reassortant (also known as reassortment) virus.

The three types of swine flu genetic material in the A-H1N1/09 pandemic flu are American swine flu, Asian swine flu, and European swine flu.

What are the epidemiological indicators for SARS?

SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome belongs to a family of Corona virus. It's signs and symptoms are similar to a common cold but more deadly. As of the moment there is no cure for such disease but expert doctors said if a person has a suspected signs and symptoms of SARS s/he has to be taken to the nearest hospital. There are important things to remember on how to prevent the disease such as: frequent handwashing, strengthen your immune system by taking Vitamin C and fruits and vegetables that contains Vitamin C, wearing of N95 mask and the last resort is to go to the nearest hospital if signs and symptoms are visible.

Why do we use staggered terms?

So that the entire Legislative Branch of government doesn't ALL become eligible for election at the same time.

How many types of birds are there?

About 10,000 types of birds, but there are too many to count!

What strand of avian influenza is strong?

Both of the two strains known to infect humans, H5N1 and H7N9 are very strong. H5N1 kills approximately 50 - 60% of humans infected. The mortality rate of H7N9 is unknown since it was only first discovered in humans at Easter time in 2013.

How do you pipe a hot recirculation line?

Remove the boiler drain at the bottom of the water heater,and install a tee with the branch facing up. Replace the boiler drain! Above the tee is where you put the approved for pottable water pump,with the arrow pointing toward the tee.(you can put a shut off above and below the pump for servicing)From the top of the pump you now run a line to the farthest fixture,of a conventional water line system, and tee into the hot before any shutoff or fixture.(insulating the hot water lines would definitely save energy)If you are trying this on a home run (or header)system, you will have to run a separate line back from every fixture to an other header,and then to the top of the pump. P.S. Be sure you label the shut offs to make sure no one closes them when the pump is in operation.