Here's what you need to know about the risks of avian flu for humans. Seth Millstein explains:
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Bird flu – aka avian influenza – is doing what it does best yet again – surprising scientists, public health officials, farmers, and wildlife experts. It’s been spreading among dairy cattle in the United States, something that startles even long-term observers of the virus. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza was first noticed in the late 1990s and it immediately worried experts, who saw its potential to cause a pandemic. It infects many wild birds without causing them too much trouble, but they can spread it to domestic poultry, which often die en masse. It has occasionally spread to people – just under 900 since 2003 – according to the World Health Organization. But it’s deadly when it does, killing half of these people. It’s a perfect One Health issue – a disease that circulates among animals, spreads from one species to another, and then makes the jump to people. Farming practices, climate change, and the environment all play a role. Now it’s shown up in Antarctica, and at least one person on a dairy farm has been infected. That surprised Dr. Richard Webby, Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He says H5N1, like so many flu viruses, is constantly changing and evolving. That’s why it’s so important to keep an eye on it. “If there is one virus I don’t want to catch, this is it,” he says. Listen here as Dr. Webby tells One World, One Health about what experts are working to find out about H5N1’s latest moves: https://lnkd.in/d3Py7JcP #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 #OneHealth #PandemicPrevention #InfluenzaResearch #GlobalHealth
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URGENT ALERT: Avian Flu is killing Flocks and is Spreading to Animal Species The Avian flu is becoming transmissible to animal species, and the consequences are dire. Flocks are dying, herds are at risk, and the mortality rate can be over 50%. With 2 confirmed human cases in the US and one in Canada, the threat is real. Are we going to wait until this gets out of control AGAIN? Have we learned nothing from past outbreaks? Farms, companies, public buildings, universities, airports, hospitals, and especially nursing homes need to act NOW! Are we stubbornly waiting until it's at crisis levels before we put proven measures in place? If you're tired of trying to stop outbreaks by looking in the rearview mirror... You need to try Ultralyte Disinfectant! Ultralyte is proven to kill all 10 strains of Avian flu and is safe to use around your flock or herd. 📞 Call, 📱 text, or 📧 email us NOW to protect your animals and your community. Don't wait until it's too late. 📞 Contact us now, and let us help you achieve cleaning excellence! To those who want solutions, please contact anyone from the R J Chemicals team @ info.rjchemicals@gmail.com / 1-(855) 458-0888 xt 201 / (905) 320-6865 direct Follow us https://lnkd.in/gVdgMSEX https://lnkd.in/gNnEBEVv https://lnkd.in/gqAvzEZM
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📃Scientific paper: Protection of wetlands as a strategy for reducing the spread of avian influenza from migratory waterfowl Abstract: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has led to the death or destruction of millions of domesticated and wild birds and caused hundreds of human deaths worldwide. As with other HPAIs, H5N1 outbreaks among poultry have generally been caused by contact with infected migratory waterfowl at the interface of wildlands and human-dominated landscapes. Using a case–control epidemiological approach, we analyzed the relation between habitat protection and H5N1 outbreaks in China from 2004 to 2017. We found that while proximity to unprotected waterfowl habitats and rice paddy generally increased outbreak risk, proximity to the most highly protected habitats (e.g., Ramsar-designated lakes and wetlands) had the opposite effect. Protection likely involves two mechanisms: the separation of wild waterfowl and poultry populations and the diversion of wild waterfowl from human-dominated landscapes toward protected natural habitats. Wetland protection could therefore be an effective means to control avian influenza while also contributing to avian conservation. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: The online version of this article (10.1007/s13280-019-01238-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. Discover the rest of the scientific article on es/iode ➡️https://etcse.fr/DOsV
Protection of wetlands as a strategy for reducing the spread of avian influenza from migratory waterfowl
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More avian flu outbreaks in 4 US states https://lnkd.in/gYvKZdE9
More avian flu outbreaks in 4 US states
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Check out this post and interview from the One Health Trust about the globally-spreading highly pathogenic avian influenza. It's well worth 15 minutes of your time to learn why this matters! A few key concepts I picked up on in here: The number of global HPAI viral infections and exposures in birds and marine mammals is massive (lots of virus, globally-spreading). H5N1 strain is persistent (not going away seasonally). Reassortment!!! To appropriately address this growing threat, we all need to go beyond reactive, commercial-trade protecting measures. We need to do more to proactively protect animal and human health. Complacency is costly. #onehealth #conservation #avianinfluenza #community #antiepidemics
Although avian influenza only rarely infects people, when it does, it kills half or more of them. Interactions between wild and domestic birds in shared environments like wetlands and live bird markets play a crucial role in the transmission of avian influenza viruses, highlighting the significance of One Health. Wild birds, acting as natural reservoirs, carry viruses asymptomatically, posing a risk when transmitted to domestic poultry. Environmental contamination, through bird feces, contributes to indirect transmission. Monitoring these interactions is vital for effective surveillance and control strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing this interconnected health concern for both animals and humans. Listen to Dr. Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, head of the pathogen evolution lab and an associate professor at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, discuss the threat of bird flu. Tune in: https://ow.ly/Szmi50Qu67Z #OneHealthAwarenessMonth #AvianFlu #influenza #birdFlu #OHT #OHOW
Watching Out for the Ever-Changing Bird Flu - One Health Trust
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🚨🌏 Avian Flu Alert! 🌏🚨 What’s happening across the globe? 🤔 Avian flu has taken a new leap 🕊️ ➡️ 🐄, with instances popping up from Australia to Mexico and the U.S! 🌍 A child in Australia returns from travel with the virus 🛬🤒, sparking international concerns. What about the measures in place? 🧐 In the U.S., the scenario intensifies as dairy cattle fall prey to the virus 🐮😷— a rare, worrying development. Mexico reports a contentious case; a man's death sparks debate 🇲🇽💬. Was it avian flu or not? As the WHO revises its statements, global health bodies are on high alert, calling for vigilance but not panic 🌐🔍. Stay informed, stay safe! For a deep dive into the unfolding situation, hit that link! 👀👇 https://lnkd.in/gKUCZrBW #AvianFlu #GlobalHealthCrisis #PandemicPrevention #StaySafe #KarmactiveUpdates Follow us for more updates Karmactive 🌟
Public Health Alert: The Expanding Reach of Avian Flu in Birds, Mammals, and Humans - Karmactive
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Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals https://lnkd.in/en5j2Wgt
Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals
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Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals https://lnkd.in/eRrtDTKg
Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals
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Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals https://lnkd.in/eRrtDTKg
Analysis of cow, cat H5N1 avian flu samples raises concerns about spread to other animals
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