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South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

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Commentary

H5N1 Clade 2.3.2 in Korea Raises Pandemic Concerns

Recombinomics Commentary 15:42
May 15, 2008

H5N1' Elder brother virus ' 2.3.2' Was confirmed as the channel virus

The above translation confirms that the H5N1 in South Korea is the Fujian sub-clade 2.3.2. This sub-clade has the HA cleavage site of RERRRKR and the most recent clade 2.3.2 isolate in the phylogenetic tree in the WHO vaccine target update is A/common magpie/Hong Kong/645/2006, which is among the Fujian isolates that annually appear in Hong Kong around the beginning of the year.

This identification increases the likelihood that the H5N1 in South Korea and Japan this season is linked to the northern migration of wild birds infected with clade 2.3.2 from the south. Movement of clade 2.3.2 into areas where clade 2.2 has been found would result in recombination and acquisition of clade 2.2 polymorphisms. Analysis of newly acquire polymorphisms in the above isolate indicates that most are share with clade 2.2 isolates.

The report of clade 2.3.2 in whooper swans in Japan increases the likelihood that these type of exchanges will increase, and clade 2.2 migrating into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will have additional clade 2.3.2 polymorphisms. Moreover, the report of 2.3.2 in South Korea and northern Japan increases the likelihood that clade 2.3.2 will migrate into areas where clade 2.2 was reported previously, as well as Alaska, which lies within the East Asia flyway that is delivering clade 2.3.2 to Korea and Japan.

The finding of clade 2.3.2 in Korea and northern Japan significantly increases pandemic concerns and the likelihood that H5N1 wsill once again significantly expand its global reach and genetic diversity.

http://www.recombinomics.com/News/05160801/H5N1_Korea_232.html
 
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Shiloh said:
Source: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2008/05/16/45/0302000000AEN20080516006500315F.HTML

2008/05/16 20:21 KST
Bird flu virus in S. Korea a type that caused no human infection: report

혻 혻 SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The strain of avian influenza that broke out in South Korea this year is a type that has not caused any human infections worldwide [SO FAR - IOH], as opposed to the kind found in Southeast Asia, the quarantine service said Friday.

혻 혻 The strain of bird flu that has swept the country for the past five weeks is different from those found in Indonesia and Vietnam, where the disease has been transmitted to humans, resulting in death, according to an intermediary report by the National Veterinary Research Quarantine Service.
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A new variant? But where are the pneumonic soldier's test results?
 
Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

Bird flu virus differs from 2003 and 2006

May 17, 2008
The current H5N1 strain of bird flu sweeping the nation is a different variation of the virus from Korea??s two previous outbreaks, a government body announced yesterday. But National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service officials said they need more time to confirm what exactly the difference is.
??We have found that this is a different H5N1 virus than that of 2003 and 2006,?? said Kim Ki-seuk, head of the team researching the virus. ??We don??t yet know if this season??s virus is a mutation. Also, we don??t yet know if it comes from Southeast Asia. We will reveal the final result after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control finish their investigation of the current H5N1 virus sample at the end of this month.??
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent samples to the U.S. center earlier this month.
Both of Korea??s previous outbreaks of bird flu erupted during the cold of winter, but the current cases broke out during the warmer temperatures of spring, sometimes even during above 25 degree-Celsius (77 F) weather.
??At this time there is a high possibility that the virus comes from Southeast Asia,?? said an unnamed official from the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Meanwhile, about 600 members of the Korea Poultry, Korea Duck and Korea Egg Distribution associations protested against what they see as an excessive reaction to the bird flu outbreaks in front of the organization??s office in western Seoul. They claimed that as no human infections have been confirmed in Korea, the national center is overstating the danger, leading to a downturn in consumer sentiment.

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2889912
 
Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

Seoul City "AI human infections do not worry."
Seoul city has 15 days "for the city salcheobuneul poultry, it is avian influenza (AI) shall prevent the spread of aggressive preventive purposes only" concerned citizens, not to human infection, he said repeatedly.

The poem through the press "and Songpa where his home district in Gwangjin hakseupjang nature has been found since the AI, duck and chicken in Seoul, including a dove, magpie, sparrows and other birds, but further checks to about 80 cases of infection," he told reporters.


The city "has infected humans in close contact with poultry infected with the AI does not occur unless," "Zoo to watch simple reason that as residential areas or cause infection by the human body is no need for concern," he said.

The poem "Do you have AI infection on poultry suspected of being directly touched the same symptoms of the flu appears to accept medical treatment from the health departments or agencies, it is good," said "If possible, avoid contact about the birds and personal hygiene oechulhu sonssitgi it is necessary to thoroughly . "
He said. :tiphat:
http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?h...a.com/fbin/output?f=cbs&n=200805150331&main=1
 
Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

Recent AI Strain Caused No Human Infections
Saturday, May 17, 2008 13:01:29

The National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service says the strain of avian influenza that broke out in the nation this year is a type that has not caused any human infections.

The quarantine agency said Saturday that after studying the H5N1 virus type found in the nation, it found that the type was a clade 2.3.2 virus.

That type is different from the one found in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam that was transmitted to humans.

The study also found that this year's outbreak was different from the strains that occurred in 2003 and 2006 in the nation.

The quarantine body said migratory birds from China are likely to have caused the outbreak of bird flu in 2003 and 2006 in the nation.

Meanwhile, the agency said the virus likely spread in the nation this year through migratory birds flying in from southern regions, including Vietnam.

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http://english.kbs.co.kr/news/newsview_sub.php?menu=4&key=2008051709
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Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

Health: Avian Influenza

This Bulletin is current for Sunday, 18 May 2008.
The Bulletin was issued on Friday, 16 May 2008, 16:19:06, EST.
Summary

  • Avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and only rarely causes infections in humans and other mammals.
  • Human cases of avian influenza continue to occur in a number of countries as a result of exposure to infected birds, usually domestic poultry. There is currently no evidence of efficient spread of avian influenza from person to person.
  • Australian travellers, long-term residents and businesses overseas should inform themselves about the risks of avian influenza, be prepared to take personal responsibility for their own safety and put appropriate contingency plans in place.
  • Australians who live in an avian influenza affected area for an extended period should consider, as a precautionary measure, having access to influenza antiviral medicine.
  • Australians intending to travel to affected countries for shorter periods are at much lower risk of infection, but should discuss the risk of avian influenza with their doctor as part of their routine pre-travel health checks.
  • If you are visiting or living in a country affected by avian influenza, you should follow sensible precautions to reduce infection risk.
  • If the threat of sustained human-to-human transmission appears serious, we will advise Australians in affected countries to consider leaving. If they don't leave when first advised to do so, they may be prevented from leaving later.
  • Australians should ensure that their travel documents are up-to-date in case they need to depart an affected country at short notice.
  • If a widespread outbreak occurs, the delivery of consular assistance to Australians could be severely constrained. Australian missions and offices overseas will not be in a position to provide influenza antiviral medicines to Australians in affected areas. Australian travellers, long-term residents and businesses are responsible for securing their own supply of influenza antiviral medicine, if required. :tiphat:
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http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Health_:_Avian_Influenza
 
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Republic of Korea

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This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Health Issues (avian influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed. :tiphat: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Korea#Health_Issues
 
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="92%">Bird flu virus differs from 2003 and 2006
19-MAY-2008 Intellasia | JoongAng Daily
May 19, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
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The current H5N1 strain of bird flu sweeping the nation is a different variation of the virus from Korea��s two previous outbreaks, a government body announced yesterday. But National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service officials said they need more time to confirm what exactly the difference is.

"We have found that this is a different H5N1 virus than that of 2003 and 2006" said Kim Ki-seuk, head of the team researching the virus. "We don't yet know if this season's virus is a mutation. Also, we don't yet know if it comes from Southeast Asia. We will reveal the final result after the US Centres for Disease Control finish their investigation of the current H5N1 virus sample at the end of this month."

The Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention sent samples to the US centre earlier this month.

Both of Korea��s previous outbreaks of bird flu erupted during the cold of winter, but the current cases broke out during the warmer temperatures of spring, sometimes even during above 25 degree-Celsius (77 F) weather.

"At this time there is a high possibility that the virus comes from Southeast Asia," said an unnamed official from the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Meanwhile, about 600 members of the Korea Poultry, Korea Duck and Korea Egg Distribution associations protested against what they see as an excessive reaction to the bird flu outbreaks in front of the organisation's office in western Seoul. They claimed that as no human infections have been confirmed in Korea, the national centre is overstating the danger, leading to a downturn in consumer sentiment.

http://www.intellasia.net/news/articles/health/111243955.shtml
 
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[No mention to the pneumonic soldier that was involved in culling operation and tested H5 positive after developing pneumonia, high fever and coma. He was subsequently stated as recovered in full. No WHO confirmation as well to date for this case. IOH]

?No Human AI Infections Confirmed in Korea This Year?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 15:23:29

The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed there have been no human infections of bird flu in Korea this year.

The ministry denied reports a strain of avian influenza that recently surfaced in Korea could spread to humans and even cause death.

It said the new strain is different from a strain blamed for human fatalities elsewhere.

It said that no human infections with the recently found strain have been reported in Korea.

But the ministry added that it sent a DNA sample of the latest strain to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. government agency will confirm whether humans are at risk.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio

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http://english.kbs.co.kr/news/newsview_sub.php?menu=3&key=2008052120
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Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

South Korea to Increase Funding for Bird Flu Countermeasures
Posted on: Friday, 23 May 2008, 03:00 CDT
Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -

South Korea will upgrade its countermeasures to deal with potential human bird flu infections and allocate funds to promote research into mad cow disease, the government said Friday.

The national health promotion commission chaired by Vice Health Minister Lee Bong-wha said 658.3 billion won will allocated this year to address general public concerns and critical issues like avian influenza and mad cow disease.

The commission said the goal for this year is to stockpile sufficient Tamiflu drugs to treat at least 2.4 million people in case there is a outbreak involving humans.

South Korean quarantine officials confirmed 42 cases of the virulent H5N1 bird flu strain since April 1, which have resulted in millions of birds being culled and buried.

No confirmed bird flu cases have been reported since early last week:( .

This is the third outbreak to hit the country with the first and second cases happening in the winter months of 2003-2004 and 2006-2007.

No Korean national has been afflicted by avian influenza, :surrender: which has killed 240 people worldwide.

As part of the country's ability to cope with such an airborne disease, the commission also said it will allocate 5.4 billion won to double the size of special pandemic quarantine facilities.

At present the country can isolate and treat a total of only 100 people.

The government, in addition, will support various research into the cause of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy more commonly called mad cow disease and the neurodegenerative variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob (vCJD) disorder that killed 207 people worldwide so far.

Emphasis of the research is to be centred on the link between genetics and susceptibility to vCJD.

The government has contended that findings showing most Koreans are genetically more susceptible to human mad cow disease than other races are not based on balanced scientific fact.

Such claims have fuelled public concerns about US beef imports and the government's April 18 pact that allows most cow parts to be imported.

If this new sanitary and phytosanitary standard goes into effect it will replace a deal signed in early 2006 that only permitted the import of boneless beef from cattle under 30 months old.

The commission added that to alleviate fears Seoul will set up a specialized autopsy centre to better screen neurodegenerative deaths for vCJD, and improve overall detection of suspected cases.

Such measures are needed because there is widespread mistrust that some people who may have died of vCJD in the past were not properly reported.

Other uses for state funds will be to enhance warnings systems for smoking, increase support for underprivileged babies and young children so they can received nutritional food, and the setting up of two new cardio-cerebrovascular disease centres.

Originally published by Yonhap news agency, Seoul, in English 0547 23 May 08.

(c) 2008 BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.

Source: BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific
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Gov't Dismisses Report on Understating AI Risks
Monday, May 26, 2008 07:48:46

The government has dismissed media reports that it hid the dangers of an avian influenza outbreak in 2006.

The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said Monday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that a strain of bird flu from 2006 was highly pathogenic and could have been contracted by humans.

However, the ministry was quick to add the test results had been disclosed in a white paper on bird flu and Korea has seen no human infections.

The Seoul Shinmun said earlier that the government had failed to inform the people of the risks of the 2006 bird flu outbreak.

The daily made the claim warning the strain of the virus that emerged this year could be fatal for humans.

The Agriculture Ministry said it'll know later this month whether humans are susceptible to the strain of bird flu that broke out this year after it receives test results from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio

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http://english.kbs.co.kr/news/newsview_sub.php?menu=4&key=2008052601
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Re: South Korea: Suspected H5N1 Human Cases in Seoul

ironorehopper said:
[No mention to the pneumonic soldier that was involved in culling operation and tested H5 positive after developing pneumonia, high fever and coma. He was subsequently stated as recovered in full. No WHO confirmation as well to date for this case. IOH]

?No Human AI Infections Confirmed in Korea This Year?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 15:23:29

The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed there have been no human infections of bird flu in Korea this year.

The ministry denied reports a strain of avian influenza that recently surfaced in Korea could spread to humans and even cause death.

It said the new strain is different from a strain blamed for human fatalities elsewhere.

It said that no human infections with the recently found strain have been reported in Korea.

But the ministry added that it sent a DNA sample of the latest strain to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. government agency will confirm whether humans are at risk.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio

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http://english.kbs.co.kr/news/newsview_sub.php?menu=3&key=2008052120
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All 8 gene segments from Russi are now public and they match all 8 gene segments from Japan. The H5N1 in is FGujian (clade 2.3). The HA is clade 2.3.2 and the other seven gene segemnts are 2.3.4. Human cases in China, Vietnam, and Laos are clade 2.3.4.
 
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