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close this section of the libraryHighly pathogenic avian influenza
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Title: Influenza Surveillance View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: United States Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date of last change: 09 March 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 74;  Time allotted: 60 min
Description: Sentinel surveillance for seasonal influenza and other respiratory diseases, building early warning systems for novel and pandemic respiratory viruses
Subjects: Case Investigation
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Title: Recommendations and Laboratory Procedures for Detection of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Specimens from Suspected Human Cases Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 August 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 28;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Recommendations and laboratory procedures for detection of avian influenza
Abstract: The document provides guidance on specimen collecting and handling, laboratory requirements, confirmation of results, available laboratory techniques for detection of influenza A viruses in humans, and serological identification of antibodies against avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses.
Subjects: Laboratory Issues
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Title: Recommended Laboratory Tests to Identify Avian Influenza a Virus in Specimens from Humans Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 March 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 8;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Recommendations for laboratories receiving requests to test for specimen from patients with an influenza-like illness
Abstract: Initial laboratory testing of each specimen should be to diagnose influenza A virus infection rapidly and exclude other common viral respiratory infections. The recommendations for procedures include: rapid antigen detection, virus culture, and polymerase chain reaction and Real-time PCR assays. Specimen with positive result should be further tested and verified by a designated WHO H5 Reference laboratory.
Subjects: Laboratory Issues
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Title: WHO Guidelines for Global Surveillance of Influenza A/H5 Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2004
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 25;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Recommendations for monitoring spread of influenza
Abstract: The WHO recommends enhanced surveillance for influenza A/H5 to ensure close global monitoring of the situation and coordination of the global response. As the epidemiological situation evolves, WHO will review these guidelines.
Subjects: Case Investigation
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Title: Zoonotic Influenza & Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Poultry View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date of last change: 09 March 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 49;  Time allotted: 45 min
Description: Zoonotic influenza and highly pathogenic influenza in poultry; prevention and control of avian influenza
Subjects: Animal Issues