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Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza. Emily Rinaldi Wildlife & Fisheries Biology 1 February 2013. What is Avian Influenza? . Flu infection in birds Viral Disease . History. First case was found in Hong Kong Linked to chickens Classified as H5N1and H9N2

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Avian Influenza

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  1. Avian Influenza Emily Rinaldi Wildlife & Fisheries Biology 1 February 2013

  2. What is Avian Influenza? • Flu infection in birds • Viral Disease

  3. History • First case was found in Hong Kong • Linked to chickens • Classified as H5N1and H9N2 • Since then other cases have been reported in Asia, Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Pacific, and the near East • Over 60% of the infected die • Trade restrictions have been put into place in order to prevent the spread of the virus

  4. Avian Influenza in Birds • Occurs naturally in wild birds • Lives in their intestines • Usually does not cause them harm • Very contagious to domesticated birds (Poultry) • Animals in a small enclosed environment • Usually resulting in severe illness then death • Disease can be picked up in many ways • Contaminated water • Close proximity to infected feces, saliva, and other bodily fluids

  5. Symptoms in Birds • Ruffled feather • Drop in egg productivity • Mild respiratory affects • Massive hemorrhaging • Spreads quickly through flocks • Affects multiple organs • 90% morality rate within 2 days

  6. How it is passed • Virus is capable of mutating to infect humans • People with a high risk: • Farmers and others who work with poultry • Travelers visiting affected countries • Those who touch an infected bird • Those who eat raw or undercooked poultry meat, eggs, or blood from infected birds • Those in contact with someone who has the Avian Flu • An infected bird can carry the flu in its feces and saliva for up to 10 days

  7. Symptoms in Humans • Cough (dry or productive) • Diarrhea • Difficulty breathing • Fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C) • Headache • Malaise • Muscle aches • Runny nose • Sore throat

  8. Questions???

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