The Challenges Of Avian Influenza Virus: Mechanism, Epidemiology And Control
Found on 25 May 2009 09:59 GMT
The latest special issue of Science in China Series C: Life Sciences focuses on the recent progress in the H5N1-related research field. Early 2009, eight human infection cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, with 5 death cases, were reported in China. This again made the world alert on a possible pandemic worldwide, probably caused by avian-origin influenza virus.
Novartis Investigational Adjuvanted (MF59) Pre-pandemic Avian Influenza Vacci...
Found on 02 May 2009 12:59 GMT
A study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America shows that Aflunov®, the Novartis investigational pre-pandemic avian influenza vaccine formulated with Novartis' proprietary MF59® adjuvant, can elicit a broadly cross-reactive immune response covering all known H5N1 antigenic variants, even when that booster dose is administered s...
Avian Flu Research Sheds Light On Swine Flu Outbreak
Found on 30 Apr 2009 11:59 GMT
A new study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that the potential for an avian influenza virus to cause a human flu pandemic is greater than previously thought. Results also illustrate how the current swine flu outbreak likely came about. As of now, avian flu viruses can infect humans who have contact with birds, but these viruses tend not to transmit easily between humans.
FDA Researchers Contribute Insights Into Avian Flu Virus
Found on 24 Apr 2009 11:59 GMT
An in-depth analysis of blood from patients recovering from the H5N1 avian influenza virus has provided important insights into how to combat the potentially lethal virus. The findings by U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists and collaborators better explain what part of the "bird flu" virus is seen by the immune system once a person becomes infected.
Antibodies From Survivors Of Avian Influenza Give Clues For Protection
Found on 21 Apr 2009 08:59 GMT
In research published in PLoS Medicine, Hana Golding of the US Food and Drug Administration and colleagues have identified the regions (epitopes) of influenza virus that are recognized by antibodies in the blood of people who have recovered from H5N1 avian influenza infection. H5N1 has caused about 400 confirmed cases of human influenza and more than 250 death...
Arbor Vita Receives FDA Clearance Of Its AVantage(TM) A/H5N1 Flu Diagnostic -...
Found on 15 Apr 2009 08:59 GMT
Arbor Vita Corporation (AVC), a biopharmaceutical company developing both diagnostics and therapeutics, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its AVantage(TM) A/H5N1 Flu Test. This is a non-invasive rapid diagnostic device for the specific detection of the avian influenza A/H5N1 virus in humans.
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.
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