Re: Taiwan reports 1st poultry market H5N2 case
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Wholesale Poultry Market in Taipei detected in poultry of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza virus related personnel were not there flu-like symptoms
(BUSINESS WIRE 20140502 16:14:46) Centers for Disease Control Department said today (May 2) Date of Agriculture poultry wholesale poultry market in Taipei Commission confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N2 case, the Agency prior to illness Upon receipt of the COA notice, immediately against the poultry wholesale market and source of poultry farms located in Yunlin County, outbreak investigation and related personnel health status tracking, and for specimen collection and poultry farms clearance of 11 animal epidemic prevention staff, as well as poultry farms two health staff to track 10 days, as of April 26 track expires, the previous executive had flu-like symptoms appear. The Agency will continue with the illness agricultural authorities to strengthen the preventive measures of various types of poultry farm workers and medical personnel, prevent human infection incidents. The Agency described the disease, H5N2 avian influenza virus common in birds, the so-called "highly pathogenic avian influenza virus" refers to the class of birds affected by the virus after infection, illness birds who appear to be more serious and less prone to bird deaths its impact on human health is inconclusive, according to domestic and foreign research data shows that the current global no confirmed cases of human infection with H5N2 avian influenza. Illness tube advised, in order to avoid infection with avian influenza, poultry-related employees usually work should pay attention to self-protection, if any flu-like symptoms occur, you should wear a mask and seek medical advice, doctors explained to occupational and exposure history; public should minimize contact with poultry, especially not to pick up dead birds; eating chickens, ducks, geese and eggs to be cooked; should be implemented hand-washing and other personal hygiene measures to avoid infection. International bird flu and related control measures can be found in the Department WWW (
http://www.cdc.gov.tw), or call toll-free domestic epidemic reporting and care of people dedicated 1922, as the phone can not dial the short code phone number, please dial 0800-001922 vaccination line. Information Source: Opinion spread Consulting Co., Ltd. (on behalf of the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare press)
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