H6N1, Taiwan: Scientific report on the first human case to be published

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The latest version is called H6N1, and represents the first time that this strain of bird flu has jumped from birds to people.

Flu researchers are especially wary of birds, from wild avian species like migrating geese to run-of-the-mill chickens at local poultry markets. They harbor a series of influenza strains that generally don?t make the birds sick, but could cause serious disease in people if if they jumped to human hosts.

Read more: First Case of New Bird Flu Identified in Human Patient | TIME.com http://healthland.time.com/2013/11/1...#ixzz2kbJzhmXd

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Re: First Case of New Bird Flu Identified in Human Patient

[Source: Taipei Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]


H6N1, Taiwan: Scientific report on the first human case to be published

(2013-11-14)


Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare said that the (102) in June between the world's first domestic H6N1 confirmed human cases of avian influenza, the Department of Disease Control and internationally has Contributions journals Lancet Respiratory Medicine (The Lancet Respiratory Medicine) accepted , will be held on Thursday (November 14) published.

Research report pointed out that since the specimen isolated case of avian influenza H6N1 virus, and Taiwan are separated from the local poultry H6N1 avian influenza virus genes most similar, indicating that the source of the virus should be Taiwan poultry avian influenza virus H6N1.

Further analysis showed that viral gene sequences H antigen gene mutation (G228S), may increase the ability to infect human cells.

Another genetic analysis of the virus on Tamiflu and other antiviral drugs Relenza remain sensitive.

Disease Control Department further explained that the patients in the administration of influenza antivirals symptoms improved by proper medical care after fully recovered. Their close contacts 36, the test found no H6N1 avian influenza virus infection. Another case for homes within a radius of 8 km 3 hospitals and seven clinics to strengthen influenza surveillance three months, a total of 178 influenza test specimens and found no cases of H6N1 avian influenza infection.

In addition, in 2013 so far, the country of the virus contracted laboratories tested 6,985 pieces of community respiratory specimens, were not found H6N1 avian influenza infection.

Judged in accordance with the existing epidemiological findings, the present case is based on the performance of minor sporadic cases of pneumonia, no evidence of human to human transmission phenomenon, health and agricultural authorities will also continue to strengthen the human, bird and environment monitoring.

Disease Control Department pointed out, H6N1 avian flu virus is widespread among poultry pathogen, but in the past there has never been a reported case of human infection. The department reminded avian influenza virus infection, livestock related practitioners should be prepared to personal protective measures, the public should avoid contact with livestock animals unnecessary contact, and should wash their hands, eat well cooked poultry meat and eggs to reduce the risk of infection.

In addition, flu-like symptoms or conjunctivitis, etc., should wear masks for medical treatment as soon as possible, and take the initiative to inform physicians livestock work history and history of exposure to birds.

Relevant international bird flu epidemic and the related control measures can be found in the Department of Disease Control WWW ( http://www.cdc.gov.tw ), or call the national toll-free reporting and caring people dedicated 1922 epidemic, such as phone calls can not be simplified code phone number, please dial 0800-001922 prevention hotline.


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