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HPAI epizootics have been documented worldwide due to the A/H5 and A/H7 virus groups. The ongoing A/H5 outbreaks in wild and farmed birds are affecting several countries worldwide, and have caused sporadic transmission events to humans. Read more facts about avian influenza in humans.
4 lis 2022 · Bird flu (avian influenza): how to prevent it and stop it spreading. Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza). From: Department for Environment,...
16 maj 2024 · People who come in contact with infected poultry (live or dead) or contaminated environments, such as farms or live bird markets, are at risk of exposure to avian influenza viruses. Slaughtering, defeathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption, especially in household or backyard settings, are also risk factors.
Experts assess issues such as the risk of introduction and transmission of avian influenza, the risk of LPAI strains mutating into HPAI strains, and the pandemic potential of circulating viruses. We provided advice on biosecurity and control measures, such as vaccination of poultry.
3 paź 2023 · WHO fact sheet on avian influenza: includes key facts, definition, clinical features, antiviral treatment, risk factors for human infection, human pandemic potential, WHO response.
8 cze 2024 · Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses (clade 2.3.4.4b) continue to evolve and spread in many countries. 1 Since 2020, H5 influenza viruses have spread globally among wild birds, 1 causing outbreaks in poultry, 2 substantially impacting food safety and security. 3,4 From birds, spillover events to terrestrial and marine mammals have ...
