What is avian influenza and how does it spread? Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild birds. The disease has also been detected in mammals, including humans.

As the general term ‘highly pathogenic avian influenza’ and the historical term ‘fowl plague’ refer to infection with high pathogenicity strains of influenza A virus, it is necessary to assess the pathogenicity of Influenza A virus isolates for domestic poultry.

Feb 13, 2023 · A rising number of H5N1 avian influenza cases has been reported in several mammalian animals both terrestrial and aquatic, causing morbidity and mortality. This sparks growing concern about the threat for the health of domestic and wild animals, biodiversity, and potentially for public health.

Aug 21, 2024 · Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian influenza.

Aug 14, 2024 · At the present time, based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5N1) viruses to be low, while the risk of infection for occupationally exposed persons is low to moderate depending on the …

Prevent HPAI epidemics, panzootics and negative impacts on biodiversity through multisectoral early detection and control. Protect poultry value chains, livelihoods, trade, and the health of humans, ecosystems, and other animals from avian influenza impacts.

Feb 16, 2023 · A rising number of H5N1 avian influenza cases has been reported in several mammalian animals both terrestrial and aquatic, causing morbidity and mortality. This sparks growing concern about the threat for the health of domestic and wild animals, biodiversity, and potentially for public health.

Apr 23, 2024 · During 2020, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses arose from previously circulating influenza A(H5Nx) viruses and spread predominantly via migratory birds to many parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.

Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian influenza.

Dec 13, 2023 · The goal of the OFFLU Avian Influenza Matching Project (OFFLU-AIM) is to provide improved information on antigenic characteristics of avian influenza viruses to support vaccination programmes against the disease.