Resources with keywords: highly pathogenic avian influenza
Tobolowsky FA, Morris E, Castro L, et al.
Although antibodies against influenza A(H5N1) were detected in the index patient, serologic testing of a convenience sample of nine close contacts identified no detectable A(H5)-specific antibodies. Despite an extensive investigation, the infection source remains unknown; no human-to-human transmission was identified among close contacts by rRT-PCR and serologic testing.
APHIS is maintaining resources, including a list of detections in cattle to date as well as biosecurity information for farmers, veterinarians and farmworkers.
Discusses the FDA current position on pasteurization of milk and the liklihood of infectious virus being present post-pasteurization.
Covers biosecurity, handling and testing guidance for producers, veterinarians, and state animal health officials.
This Health Advisory also includes a summary of interim CDC recommendations for preventing, monitoring, and conducting public health investigations of potential human infections with HPAI A(H5N1) virus.
Describes the case of a person who had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses.
