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Understanding avian influenza explores the various mechanisms of persistence and spread of H5N1 HPAI viruses ? both confirmed and possible ? in order to understand better the sources of virus and the modes of transmission. It does this in an effort to separate science from perception, and to highlight areas where uncertainty remains.
The authors have based their analysis on past experience with other outbreaks and the events that have occurred since 1996 when H5N1 HPAI viruses first emerged, and examine some of the speculation related to the disease.
Key areas discussed include the role played by domestic ducks in the development of the current epizootic, issues related to whether the disease emerged from intensively-reared poultry,and the relative role of wild birds and trade in poultry in disease spread.
FAO will release the work in three instalments, starting with the first three chapters. The second instalment will contain Chapters 4 and 5, and the third and final instalment Chapters 6-9.
CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Current state of knowledge on highly pathogenic avian influenza
Chapter 3
H5N1 HPAI in different species
Bibliography
The authors have based their analysis on past experience with other outbreaks and the events that have occurred since 1996 when H5N1 HPAI viruses first emerged, and examine some of the speculation related to the disease.
Key areas discussed include the role played by domestic ducks in the development of the current epizootic, issues related to whether the disease emerged from intensively-reared poultry,and the relative role of wild birds and trade in poultry in disease spread.
FAO will release the work in three instalments, starting with the first three chapters. The second instalment will contain Chapters 4 and 5, and the third and final instalment Chapters 6-9.
CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Current state of knowledge on highly pathogenic avian influenza
Chapter 3
H5N1 HPAI in different species
Bibliography
