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    Archive Number 20080219.0676
    Published Date 19-FEB-2008
    Subject PRO/AH> Avian influenza (36): Thailand, mosquitoes

    AVIAN INFLUENZA (36): THAILAND, MOSQUITOES
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    A ProMED-mail post
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    International Society for Infectious Diseases
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    Date: Fri 1 Feb 2008

    Source: Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2008 Feb;8(1):105-110 [edited]
    <http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/vbz.2007.0142>


    Avian influenza H5N1 virus in mosquitoes collected from Thai poultry farm
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    The abstract reproduced below is from a paper published in the
    current issue of Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases. The paper is
    titled: "Detection of H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus from Mosquitoes
    Collected in an Infected Poultry Farm in Thailand. The authors are
    Barbazan P, Thitithanyanont A, Misse D, Dubot A, Bosc P, Luangsri N,
    Gonzalez JP, Kittayapong P.; at the Center of Excellence for Vectors
    and Vector-Borne Diseases, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University at
    Salaya, Nakhonpathom, Thailand, and Institut de Recherche pour le
    Developpement, IRD-UR 178, Paris, France.

    "Blood-engorged mosquitoes were collected at poultry farms during an
    outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Central Thailand
    during October 2005. These mosquitoes tested positive for H5N1 virus
    by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results
    were confirmed by limited sequencing of the H5 and N1 segments.

    Infection and replication of this virus in the C6/36 mosquito cell
    line was confirmed by quantitative real-time PCR. However,
    transmission by mosquitoes was not evaluated, and further research is
    needed. Collecting and testing mosquitoes engorged with the blood of
    domestic or wild animals could be a valuable tool for veterinary and
    public health authorities who conduct surveillance for H5N1 virus spread."

    ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
    Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

    ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

  • #2
    Re: Mosquito's tested positive for H5N1

    Another reason to stock up on DEET insect repellent.
    We were put on this earth to help and take care of one another.

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    • #3
      Re: Mosquito's tested positive for H5N1

      Mosquito forum on Flutrackers for information on mosquito control:

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      • #4
        Re: Mosquito's tested positive for H5N1

        Note: this study does NOT say H5N1 can be passed by mosquito's to birds, animals or humans.

        More research is needed.
        ?Addressing chronic disease is an issue of human rights ? that must be our call to arms"
        Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

        ~~~~ Twitter:@GertvanderHoek ~~~ GertvanderHoek@gmail.com ~~~

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        • #5
          Re: Mosquito's tested positive for H5N1

          Dutchy:

          You did NOT make my day.

          So they agree with the Russians.

          Transmission will be of major concern given all the species a mosquito feeds on.

          .....Off to stock up on DEET, mosquito coils, citronella oil, Buhach, mosquito nets, mosquito magnets, and screen repair materials.

          .
          "The next major advancement in the health of American people will be determined by what the individual is willing to do for himself"-- John Knowles, Former President of the Rockefeller Foundation

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