Bird Flu :: Japan bird flu spreading in Miyazaki
It seems bird flu outbreak is spreading in Japan. A suspected outbreak of bird flu reported in the southwestern prefecture of Miyazaki, Japan.
Bird flu
Avian influenza — known informally as avian flu or bird flu — refers to “influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.” Most human contractions of the avian flu are a result of either handling dead infected birds or from contact with infected fluids.
Bird Flu :: Indonesia bird flu update – 81 cases of bird flu
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.
Bird Flu :: Japan confirms third bird flu outbreak – update
Japan health officials confirm bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in the western prefecture of Okayama, Japan. Tests showed the presence of H5 subtype influenza among chickens.
Bird Flu :: Japan bird flu killed 31 chickens
Japan health officials confirms that bird flu killed 31 chickens at a farm in Okayama Prefecture, Okayama, Japan. Officials have begun sterilizing the farm in Takahashi, western Okayama Prefecture.
Bird Flu :: Rapid response to avian bird flu threat
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Yanbin Li, professor of biological engineering in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, has developed a portable biosensor for in-field, rapid screening of avian influenza virus.
Bird Flu :: UN agency urges vigilance as new bird flu outbreaks reported
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today strongly advised countries to remain on high alert and cooperate with international organizations as the deadly virus continues to be destructive for farmers.
Bird Flu :: WHO chief issues H5N1 bird flu warning amid new deaths
Margaret Chan, the new head of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned against relaxing the world’s defenses against a potential influenza pandemic, as two more human deaths from H5N1 avian flu were confirmed, one in Egypt and one in Indonesia.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu outbreak in southern Hungary
Hungarian authorities confirms five geese found dead in south-eastern Hungary are being tested in Budapest for suspected bird flu.
Bird Flu :: Call for bird flu antiviral drugs to be shared
New predictions about bird flu, involving the use of a mathematical model, suggest that international cooperation to share antiviral drugs might be the best way to deal with an emerging pandemic.
Bird Flu :: South Korea Bird flu outbreak update
A bird flu outbreak is reported in a poultry farm in Chonan, 90km south of the capital Seoul in South Korea. Experts have not determined if it is the H5N1 strain.