Avian Flu's Endurance In 5 Countries Poses Global Threat To Human Health, FAO...
Found on 20 Apr 2010 11:59 GMT
Though the world has made "great strides" in eliminating H5N1 (avian flu) from poultry since the "peak of its outbreak in 2006" in 63 countries, the virus persists in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Indonesia and Vietnam, VOA News reports (DeCapua, 4/16). Juan Lubroth, the U.N...
Swine- And Avian-Origin Influenza Targeted By Immune Molecules
Found on 13 Apr 2010 13:59 GMT
Antibodies are immune molecules that have a key role in protecting against infection with influenza virus. The target of the protective antibodies is the influenza protein HA, which varies so dramatically among influenza viruses that it is used to classify them into subtypes (H1-H16)...
Inovio Biomedical H5N1 Avian Influenza DNA Vaccine Receives Korean Approval T...
Found on 03 Mar 2010 08:59 GMT
Inovio Biomedical Corporation (NYSE Amex: INO), a leader in DNA vaccine design, development and delivery, announced that its affiliate VGX International Inc. (Korean Stock Exchange: 011000) has received approval in Korea to begin a Phase I clinical trial in healthy volunteers for Inovio's SynCon? preventive DNA vaccine (VGX-3400) targeting H5N1 avian influenza...
New Research Findings Can Improve Avian Flu Surveillance Programs
Found on 14 Jan 2010 08:59 GMT
Genetic analyses of avian influenza in wild birds can help pinpoint likely carrier species and geographic hot spots where Eurasian viruses would be most likely to enter North America, according to new U.S. Geological Survey research...
Medicago Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its Avian Flu Pandemic Vaccine
Found on 22 Dec 2009 08:59 GMT
Medicago Inc. (TSX-V: MDG) a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and affordable vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), reported positive interim results from a Phase I human clinical trial with its H5N1 Avian Influenza vaccine candidate ("H5N1 vaccine")...
Avian influenza Situation in Pakistan
Found on 15 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health in Pakistan has informed WHO of 8 suspected human cases of H5N1 avian influenza infection in the Peshawar area of the country. These cases were detected following a series of culling operations in response to outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry. One of the cases has now recovered and a further two suspected cases have since died. Samples taken from the suspected cases have teste...
Avian influenza Situation in Myanmar
Found on 14 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health in Myanmar has confirmed the country's first case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case is a 7-year-old female from Kyaing Tone Township, Shan State (East). The case was detected through routine surveillance following an outbreak of H5N1 in poultry in the area in mid-November. She developed symptoms of fever and headache on 21 November 2007 and ...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 26
Found on 13 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 47-year-old male from Tangerang City, Banten Province developed symptoms on 2 December and was hospitalized on 9 December. The source of his exposure is currently under investigation. Of the 115 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 92 have been fatal.
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 25
Found on 12 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 28-year-old female from Tangerang City, Banten Province developed symptoms on 1 December, was hospitalized on 7 December and died in an AI referral hospital on 10 December. The case worked as a road side seller of decorative plants. Poultry and poultry cages were located in the vicinity of...
Avian influenza Situation in China Update 5
Found on 09 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health in China has reported a new case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus in Jiangsu Province. The case was confirmed by the national laboratory on 6 December. The 52-year old male is the father of the 24-year old man who died from H5N1 infection on 2 December 2007. He is one of the close contacts placed under medical observation by national authorities. He ...
Avian influenza Situation in China Update 4
Found on 04 Dec 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health in China has reported a new case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case was confirmed by the national laboratory on 2 December. The 24-year old male from Jiangsu Province, developed symptoms on 24 November, was hospitalized on 27 November and died on 2 December. There is no initial indication to suggest he had contact with sick birds prior to bec...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 24
Found on 12 Nov 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 31-year-old male from the Bengkalis District, Riau Province developed symptoms on 31 October, was hospitalized on 3 November and died in an AI referral hospital on 6 November. Identification of the source of his infection is ongoing and includes investigation into a large swallow farm in c...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 23
Found on 05 Nov 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 30-year-old female from the Tangerang Municipality, Banten Province developed symptoms on 23 October, was hospitalized on 31 October and died in an AI referral hospital on 3 November. The investigation found that there were poultry deaths in the case's neighborhood in the days prior to her...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 22
Found on 31 Oct 2007 08:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 3-year-old male from the Tangerang District, Banten Province developed symptoms on 14 October. The case has recovered. - The investigation found that there were poultry deaths in the case's household prior to his onset of symptoms. The case was living in the same district but had no contac...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 21
Found on 25 Oct 2007 09:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 5-year-old female from the Tangerang District, Banten Province developed symptoms on 14 October, was hospitalized on 20 October and died in an AI referral hospital on 22 October. The investigation found that there were poultry deaths in the case's neighborhood in the two weeks prior to her...
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 20
Found on 17 Oct 2007 09:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 12-year-old male from Tangerang District in Banten Province died on 13 October. - Of the 109 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 88 have been fatal.
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 19
Found on 12 Oct 2007 09:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 12-year-old male from Tangerang District in Banten Province developed symptoms on 30 September and is currently in hospital. The investigation team found that he had direct contact with dead chicken near his school in the days before his illness.
Avian influenza Situation in Indonesia Update 18
Found on 08 Oct 2007 09:59 GMT
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 44-year-old female from Pekanbaru City in Riau Province developed symptoms on 1 October and died on 6 October. A team is currently investigating the case to determine the source of her exposure. All of the contacts are being monitored but all remain healthy. - Of the 108 cases confirmed to...
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