Avian influenza

Definition:

Avian influenza is an infectious disease caused by Influenzavirus A that belongs to the genus Alphainfluenzavirus in the Orthomyxoviridae family of -ssRNA virus. Influenzavirus A viruses are species specific and rarely cross the species barrier. However, subtypes H5, H7, and H9 have caused sporadic infections in humans, mostly as a result of direct contact with infected birds. H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza virus causes a rapid onset of severe viral pneumonia and is highly fatal.

References:

[1]. Dennis J Alexander, et al. An overview of the epidemiology of avian influenza. Vaccine. 2007 Jul 26;25(30):5637-44. [Content Brief]

[2]. Revis Chmielewski, et al. Avian influenza: public health and food safety concerns. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol. 2011;2:37-57. [Content Brief]

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