Bird Flu :: Manipur CM reviews steps being taken to control bird flu, India
Control and containment measures were initiated after confirmation of Avian Influenza by the Government of India.
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Bird Flu :: UN helps Indonesia to control spread of bird flu
Without involving rural communities in the fight against bird flu, Indonesia will not be able to control the highly contagious disease, which has ravaged millions of poultry and already killed more humans in the archipelago than anywhere else in the world, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned.
Bird Flu :: Manipur India begins culling operation to curb spread of bird flu
With the Centre confirming an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in Manipur, the state government today began culling 1.6 lakh birds within five kilometres of the site where the virus was detected.
Influenza :: Detecting transmissibility of avian influenza virus in human households
Recent outbreaks of emerging diseases such as SARS and H5N1 avian influenza have underlined the fact that animal pathogens may acquire the ability to spread efficiently in humans ? but as yet have not. Monitoring the transmissibility of pathogens from animals in humans is therefore key for early detection of epidemic spread, and for effective control.
Hepatitis B :: Korean mummies may provide clues to combat hepatitis B
Mummies that have recently been unearthed in South Korea may provide clues on how to combat hepatitis B, according to Prof. Mark Spigelman of the Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu outbreak notified in Imphal, eastern India
Indian Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries notified today an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Chingmeirong Village in East Imphal District of Manipur.
Bird Flu :: Steps taken to contain bird flu, India
Avian Influenza has been reported in nearly 70 countries across four continents since the present wave commenced in 1997 in Hong Kong. It has exhibited a tendency to re-surface in outbreak countries having recurred in nearly 20 countries out of 25 countries affected in 2007 itself.
HIV :: Studies affirm need for influenza and measles vaccinations in HIV-infected patients
Two new studies emphasize the importance of delivering measles and influenza vaccines to HIV-infected individuals. Both studies are published in the August 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.
Influenza :: Child death not caused by influenza, Australia
The West Australian Department of Health has confirmed that a 2? – year-old Gosnells child who died on 18Jul did not have influenza A or meningococcal disease.
Health :: New International Health Regulations Enter Into Force in the United States
US HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced that the revised International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) enter into force for the United States. The updated rules are designed to prevent and protect against the international spread of diseases while minimizing interference with world travel and trade.