Avian Influenza Case Study - End E3 Flashcards
How are birds important regarding influenza?
birds are hosts to all known subtypes of influenza A viruses
Why is the spread of influenza type A viruses important to track?
the spread from one ill person to the other has been reported very rarely
T/F: Wild aquatic birds can be infected with avian influenza A viruses in their intestines and respiratory tract and usually get sick
FALSE - do not normally
How can avian influenza A be transmitted from animals to humans?
- directly from birds or from avian influenza A virus-contaminated environments to people
- through an intermediate host such as a pig
T/F: Human infections with avian influenza viruses are rare
TRUE
Who is the United States Avian Influenza and Pandemic Ambassador?
Ambassador John Lange
What is the flu term for avian influenza?
H5N1
What pattern can H5N1 follow?
major flyways of migratory birds
How impactful was the Spanish flu (H1N1) in 1918?
infected 500 million people
killed 50 to 100 million people - 3 to 5% of the world population
mostly young adults
Why were young adults more targeted during the Spanish flu?
troops
What is the One Health Impact for Avian flu?
_____ can be infected with avian influenza A viruses in their intestines and respiratory tract, but do not usually get sick
Wild aquatic birds
Is avian influenza A contagious?
yes - very among birds
How do you help prevent HPAI?
on-farm biosecurity
improve surveillance
expanding federal, state, and industry response capabilities
improving our capabilities to rapidly detect HPAI in domestic poultry
streamlining the processes for payment of indemnity
enhancing our ability to communicate
making preparations to identify and deploy effective AI vaccines
How many humans in the US have gotten Bird Flu?
14
4: dairy cows
10: poultry
