Australian Researchers To Trial Bird Flu Vaccine
ScienceDaily (2006-06-29) -- Australian researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu. The Vaccine Trials Group at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth is recruiting 150 adult volunteers to participate in the study. ... > read full article
Showing posts with label bird flu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bird flu. Show all posts
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
HEALTH-ASIA: Swine Flu Threatens To Be Deadlier than Bird Flu, SARS
HEALTH-ASIA: Swine Flu Threatens To Be Deadlier than Bird Flu, SARS
(IPS)
BANGKOK, Apr 29 (IPS) - When the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the influenza pandemic alert from phase three to an ominous phase four warning this week, it went beyond the alarm associated with the killer avian influenza virus in Asia.
The global health body’s warning came as the outbreak of a lethal strain of swine flu has killed more than 150 people in Mexico - the epicentre of the virus - and has also been detected in parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
(IPS)
BANGKOK, Apr 29 (IPS) - When the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the influenza pandemic alert from phase three to an ominous phase four warning this week, it went beyond the alarm associated with the killer avian influenza virus in Asia.
The global health body’s warning came as the outbreak of a lethal strain of swine flu has killed more than 150 people in Mexico - the epicentre of the virus - and has also been detected in parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Indonesia government hopes MTA of bird flu virus specimen will be established soon.
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Government hopes MTA of bird flu virus specimen will be established soon.
Makassar, South Sulawesi – Government hopes the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) of bird flu virus specimen will be established on inter-government meeting of WHO member countries in Geneva, Switzerland next May.
“We will do our maximum effort to achieve agreement. Up to the present moment the dialogue is still tough”, said Public Health Division Special Staff of Health Minister, Widjaja Lukito while the Simulation of Bird Flu Pandemic Epicenter was ongoing in Kelurahan Kassi Kassi, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Saturday (25/4).
Government hopes MTA of bird flu virus specimen will be established soon.
Makassar, South Sulawesi – Government hopes the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) of bird flu virus specimen will be established on inter-government meeting of WHO member countries in Geneva, Switzerland next May.
“We will do our maximum effort to achieve agreement. Up to the present moment the dialogue is still tough”, said Public Health Division Special Staff of Health Minister, Widjaja Lukito while the Simulation of Bird Flu Pandemic Epicenter was ongoing in Kelurahan Kassi Kassi, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Saturday (25/4).
Friday, April 24, 2009
Egypt Reports 25th Death from Bird Flu
( The Poultry Site )
EGYPT - A 25 year-old Egyptian woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus on Wednesday, bringing the number of such deaths to 25 in the populous country, said the Health Ministry.
Health Ministry spokesman Abdel-Rahman Shahine said that HadiyaSalah Ragab, who comes from Al-Murg neighborhood in Cairo, was admitted to the hospital earlier this month and treated with the drug Tamiflu but remained in critical condition until she died Wednesday.
EGYPT - A 25 year-old Egyptian woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus on Wednesday, bringing the number of such deaths to 25 in the populous country, said the Health Ministry.
Health Ministry spokesman Abdel-Rahman Shahine said that HadiyaSalah Ragab, who comes from Al-Murg neighborhood in Cairo, was admitted to the hospital earlier this month and treated with the drug Tamiflu but remained in critical condition until she died Wednesday.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Toddler gets bird flu
( IOL )
Cairo - An Egyptian toddler has contracted bird flu in the country's third reported case in a week, state media reported on Monday.
The 18-month-old girl from Kafr el-Sheikh province was in stable condition after being treated with the antiviral drug Tamiflu, the Al-Ahram daily quoted a health ministry official as saying.
It was the 66th recorded case since the outbreak of the disease in Egypt in 2006
Cairo - An Egyptian toddler has contracted bird flu in the country's third reported case in a week, state media reported on Monday.
The 18-month-old girl from Kafr el-Sheikh province was in stable condition after being treated with the antiviral drug Tamiflu, the Al-Ahram daily quoted a health ministry official as saying.
It was the 66th recorded case since the outbreak of the disease in Egypt in 2006
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Padang, West Sumatra ::: Male,Kabupaten Sijunjung,bird flu suspected
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Padang, West Sumatera – A resident of Kabupaten Sijunjung, bird flu suspected victim, is treated at M. Djamil hospital, Wednesday (15/4) after developing high fever and breathing disturbance. Patient, who’s identity remained confidential, had contact history with suddenly died birds around his house.
Padang, West Sumatera – A resident of Kabupaten Sijunjung, bird flu suspected victim, is treated at M. Djamil hospital, Wednesday (15/4) after developing high fever and breathing disturbance. Patient, who’s identity remained confidential, had contact history with suddenly died birds around his house.
Monday, April 6, 2009
10 raccoons discovered with bird flu antibodies
( Daily Yomiuri )
UTSUNOMIYA--Ten wild raccoons have been found with signs of previous H5N1 bird flu infections, according to a joint study by Tokyo University and Yamaguchi University.
This is the first time mammals in this country have been found with bird flu virus antibodies, which develop as a result of infection
( Daily Yomiuri )
UTSUNOMIYA--Ten wild raccoons have been found with signs of previous H5N1 bird flu infections, according to a joint study by Tokyo University and Yamaguchi University.
This is the first time mammals in this country have been found with bird flu virus antibodies, which develop as a result of infection
Saturday, April 4, 2009
H5N1 Avian Virus Adapting to Pigs,Closer to Human Variation
( Digital Journal )
The deadly H5N1 virus, a scourge among avian species in Asia, appears to have adapted to operate in swine populations, a report in the Archives of Virology finds.
The H5N1 virus - a headline-producing species that regularly ravages avian populations throughout Asia - appears to have successfully mutated toward residence in pigs
( Digital Journal )
The deadly H5N1 virus, a scourge among avian species in Asia, appears to have adapted to operate in swine populations, a report in the Archives of Virology finds.
The H5N1 virus - a headline-producing species that regularly ravages avian populations throughout Asia - appears to have successfully mutated toward residence in pigs
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Pekanbaru, Riau ::: Test result has been officially announced (revised due to missing text)
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Another confirmation of bird flu suspect boy from Pekanbaru, Riau.
Pekanbaru — WIS, 2-year-old baby who died in Arifin Ahmad hospital, Pekanbaru has been announced to contract bird flu virus. This confirmation was made according to throat swab sample by Research and Development Department (Balitbangkes) of Health Ministry Indonesia.
Indramayu, West Java ::: New bird flu suspect
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Indramayu, West Java – Indramayu regional hospital received new bird flu suspect, Tarlam (60), resident of RT 04/02 Desa Telukagung, Kecamatan/Kabupaten Indramayu.
Widiana, doctor of Indramayu regional hospital said that Tarlam was introduced to emergency room because of having breathing difficulty and high fever.
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Another confirmation of bird flu suspect boy from Pekanbaru, Riau.
Pekanbaru — WIS, 2-year-old baby who died in Arifin Ahmad hospital, Pekanbaru has been announced to contract bird flu virus. This confirmation was made according to throat swab sample by Research and Development Department (Balitbangkes) of Health Ministry Indonesia.
Indramayu, West Java ::: New bird flu suspect
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Indramayu, West Java – Indramayu regional hospital received new bird flu suspect, Tarlam (60), resident of RT 04/02 Desa Telukagung, Kecamatan/Kabupaten Indramayu.
Widiana, doctor of Indramayu regional hospital said that Tarlam was introduced to emergency room because of having breathing difficulty and high fever.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Another bird flu suspect from Bandung
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Bandung, West Java – Urip Rahayu, 23, resident of Bukit Pelamungan IX Bekasi and Rajim, 50, resident of Kampung Pasirkunci RT 08/03,Kelurahan Sarijaya, Kecamatan Majalaya, Kabupaten Karawang, admitted to Hasan Sadikin hospital Bandung due to bird flu (avian influenza) suspect. Urip has been treated in Flamboyan room since 24 March because of having breathing problem and high fever.
(Bird Flu Information Corner)
Bandung, West Java – Urip Rahayu, 23, resident of Bukit Pelamungan IX Bekasi and Rajim, 50, resident of Kampung Pasirkunci RT 08/03,Kelurahan Sarijaya, Kecamatan Majalaya, Kabupaten Karawang, admitted to Hasan Sadikin hospital Bandung due to bird flu (avian influenza) suspect. Urip has been treated in Flamboyan room since 24 March because of having breathing problem and high fever.
Nigeria: Mass Campaign Against Bird Flu Kicks Off in Kano
All Africa.comMass awareness campaign against Avian Influenza has kicked off in Kano, with a view to forestalling future recurrence of the outbreak
The campaign, which was scheduled to take place in nine local governments of the state, was also aimed at conducting social mobilisation activities for migrant poultry workers, traders, transporters, among others.
All Africa.comMass awareness campaign against Avian Influenza has kicked off in Kano, with a view to forestalling future recurrence of the outbreak
The campaign, which was scheduled to take place in nine local governments of the state, was also aimed at conducting social mobilisation activities for migrant poultry workers, traders, transporters, among others.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
‘Mx’ gene in indigenous chickens keeps the flu away: Study
( The Jakarta Post )At least 62 percent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed Monday.
“Genetically, the indigenous chickens [to Indonesia] have a gene that is immune to avian influenza,” said head of the institute Umar
Bird Flu Suspected in Pekanbaru Boy’s Death; Cases Mount in W. Java
( Jakarta Globe )
A toddler from Pekanbaru district, Riau Province, died on Thursday after exhibiting bird flu-like symptoms.
The 2-year-old boy, identified as Wahyu Ibnu Saputra, died at Arifin Achmad Hospital after suffering respiratory problems and fever, and falling unconscious, said Dr. Azizman Saad, the hospital’s bird flu control coordinat
( The Jakarta Post )At least 62 percent of chickens indigenous to Indonesia are resistant to bird flu, thanks to a gene in their body called Mx, the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) revealed Monday.
“Genetically, the indigenous chickens [to Indonesia] have a gene that is immune to avian influenza,” said head of the institute Umar
Bird Flu Suspected in Pekanbaru Boy’s Death; Cases Mount in W. Java
( Jakarta Globe )
A toddler from Pekanbaru district, Riau Province, died on Thursday after exhibiting bird flu-like symptoms.
The 2-year-old boy, identified as Wahyu Ibnu Saputra, died at Arifin Achmad Hospital after suffering respiratory problems and fever, and falling unconscious, said Dr. Azizman Saad, the hospital’s bird flu control coordinat
Monday, March 23, 2009
Govt allots Rp 200 billion for bird flu research
[ The Jakarta Post ]
SURABAYA: The government has allocated Rp 200 billion (US$17 billion) to finance research on bird flu in an effort to prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus, according to the health minister.
"Foreign financial assistance is also available, but it's still under our control," Siti Fadilah Supari said after speaking at an international symposium on bird flu at the University of Airlangga (Unair) in Surabaya, East Java, Antara reported.
[ The Jakarta Post ]
SURABAYA: The government has allocated Rp 200 billion (US$17 billion) to finance research on bird flu in an effort to prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus, according to the health minister.
"Foreign financial assistance is also available, but it's still under our control," Siti Fadilah Supari said after speaking at an international symposium on bird flu at the University of Airlangga (Unair) in Surabaya, East Java, Antara reported.
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