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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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Some people are using that name for Avian "Bird" flu. There have been cases in the past of the relatively rare bird flu in Nakhon Sawan Province in Thailand (2008). In December 2011 there is concern that there could be more cases develop there due to the influx of a larger number of wild birds than usual in the area, considered possibly due to changes in weather. The incidence seems to be increased when the birds are in over crowded conditions. Animals are being tested to keep a close monitor on the potential for infected birds in the area again.
What if the influenza jab does not work?
If the influenza jab does not work, it could be due to several reasons such as mismatch between the vaccine and circulating strains, waning immunity over time, or exposure to a different strain. However, getting vaccinated is still important as it can reduce the severity of the illness and lower the risk of complications. It is also recommended to practice good hygiene and follow other preventive measures to further reduce the risk of getting the flu.
What is that commercial where they sing about Avian Flu advertising?
It features the Grippe Aviaire (Bird Flu or Avian Flu) Dance created in 2006 by a DJ on the Ivory Coast of Africa in Abijan named DJ Lewis.
Which DJ in an African country invented the bird flu dance?
The Grippe Aviaire (Bird Flu or Avian Flu) Dance was created in 2006 by a DJ on the Ivory Coast of Africa in Abijan named DJ Lewis.
How do you get rid of the cowbirds at a bird feeder that are keeping the other wild birds away?
Just scare it away OR you can build another bird feeder This is not an answer. We have several feeders and they fly to all of them and keep all the birds away. Obviously you're not an expert. According to the staff at WBU--stop using black oil sunflower seeds--in fact clean out the feeders to no smell or residue is left. I did this and almost all my cowbirds are gone. They are feeding on what they find that was left on the ground. I had dozens and now it is down to a couple every now and then
What is the role of media in relation to bird flu?
To provide information on the activities, if any, of this very virulent flu virus and to give education on how to prevent the spread of all types of influenza viruses.
What would happen if Swine Flu and bird flu mutated into each other Would you get flying pig flu?
Actually, the 2009 Swine Flu (Influenza A, Novel H1N1) is just that, a mutation of the swine flu and bird flu combined that people are able to get now as a human virus. See the answer in the related question section below for a more in depth answer to what caused the 2009 Swine flu.
I believe you would get oinking bird flu instead. I think it would be flying pig flu but it would be given a scientific name. :) No the answer is ........ Pink oink flying bird flu! Scientific Names:Oinking Bird Flu -- O1B1F1, Influenza Vocalus Porcinious Aviosoarium
Flying Pig Flu -- F1P1F2, Influenza Aerosoarus Porcinium Pink Oink Flying Bird Flu -- O2F2B2F3 (P), Influenza Vocalus Porcinious Aerosoarus Aviosoarium, Pinkii
Q-pan is the approved vaccine for Avian Flu or H5N1.
Assuming the question is asking about H5N1, the highly pathogenic virus that can infect humans by transmission from infected birds, and that it is asking if that specific pathogen can be transmitted to humans in this way, the following applies. The term "waterborne" in relation to the transmission of pathogens is a method of transmission that is characterized and defined by their ability to transmit to humans when contaminated water is consumed. To date, there are no known cases of influenza A-H5N1 (the highly pathogenic form of Avian flu that results in death in over 50% of humans infected) spreading through human consumption of contaminated water. Therefore, international researchers, epidemiologists, and the World Health Organization (WHO), that monitor the transmission and occurrences of infectious diseases, including H5N1 Avian flu in humans, have not characterized this type of flu as waterborne.
All birds are known to be capable of hosting all subtypes of Type A influenza, the Type that includes the subtype of H5N1 viruses.
The only currently known and proven methods of transmission of this specific form of influenza to humans, however, are: direct contact with infected birds (or the feces, saliva or nasal discharges deposited by the infected birds onto environmental surfaces); direct contact with other contaminated environments (such as poultry coops and operations); through intermediate hosts such as pigs; or extremely rare isolated cases of human to human transmission in people who live in very close contact with each other (i.e., in the same households).
There are no known cases of Avian flu having occurred in humans as a result of transmission from wild waterfowl or wild wading/shore birds. These types of birds can be infected by the H5N1 virus and do transmit it to other birds, however, no humans have been found to have had this as the method of transmission so far. Most all cases in humans have been determined to be the result of direct contact with infected, sick or dead poultry, but not from wild birds.
Your concern about potential transmission from migratory waterfowl through the Arctic and northern lakes on their migration routes is valid. Various international governmental health agencies and infectious disease monitoring entities are watching this closely as a potential threat to humans. And, it would be feasible for the viruses to reassort (or mutate) into subtypes capable of this method of transmission (as there are known types of viruses that can be waterborne), although Type A H5N1 influenza is not among them to date.
There is also monitoring due to concern that Arctic lakes melting from global climate change and warming Arctic temperatures might release ancient influenza viruses to the environment. Present human populations are not expected to be immune to these ancient forms of influenza. However, the first identification and documentation of H5N1 in humans was in Asia in 1997. Therefore, while possible, it is a form influenza virus that is unlikely to be found frozen in Arctic lakes from thousands of years ago.
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There seems to be information in the article from National Institutes of Health below in the related links section that would indicate that avian flu can be waterborne. Obviously a child swiming in our Great Lakes or St. Lawrence river swallowing bird feces moved by birds or infected ballast water might contract influenza virus A. It is, therefore, not consistent, and not understood why they will not say it is waterborne.
Which is most deadly bird influenza the spanish flu or the H1N1 virus?
This post is right.
Spanish flu has killed millions, in 1918 alone as many as 100 million people died from spanish flu.
swine flu has killed very few people.. maybe a few thousand
Original post is wrong....
Definitely the Swine Flu. It can kill and spread easily and quickly!
Symptoms have a long list. Symptoms are such as vomiting, coughing, body aches, sore throats, fevers over 100 degrees, and more.
It is spreading quickly in Mexico, so don't risk going there unless you want to die.
Can budgies get bird flu if so what does it do?
The chance of a domesticated bird, Parrot, Budgie, etc. getting the Avian Flu is virtually impossible. I have had a cold for the past month of having my two budgies, and I think it might possibly be allergies, but I am not ready to give them up. Since domesticated birds mainly live inside homes, and rarely get close to wild birds, the chance of them getting Avian Flu is so slim that Avian Vets don't even pay attention to it.
However there is that small chance, and if you see these symptoms your budgie might have Avian Flu:
-Diarrhea
-Heavy Breathing
-Vomiting
-Staying on bottom of cage for prolonged periods of time
-Not eating
-Sneezing Constantly
-Sleeping all the time
Avian Flu can also mutate to infect humans, (again the chance is very slim) and here are the symptoms in humans: (Most like cold symptoms)
-Headache
-Runny Nose
-Cough
-Sore Throat
If you get these symptoms see your doctor.
But you don't need to worry one bit. It is almost impossible for your budgie to catch bird flu. So, have fun with your birds and don't worry! If you live in a place that has had an outbreak of Avian Flu in wild birds like Crows and Chickens, you may want to see your doctor.
H5N1, Avian "bird" flu is fairly common among birds, especially water birds and poultry, but all birds are susceptible, and bird flu is passed from bird to bird and from bird to people.
It is an extremely virulent influenza virus that can infect birds, occasionally pigs, very rarely humans, and some rare infections in other animals. Fortunately, it does not spread very easily to humans and no human to human transmissions have been known to occur. It does, however, have a very high mortality rate in animals and in humans (50% death rate in humans).
What do you do during the Bird Flu?
The Bird Flu, luckily, did not develop into a worldwide pandemic as was once feared. This mainly had to do with the anatomical differences between avarian and human respiratory tracts. However, if you travel to the East, be sure that you do not touch any fowl, dead or alive, and that if you eat any fowl that it is fully cooked.
