Mubende residents worried as strange disease kills 5

Friday, January 25  2013 at  02:00

Five people have so far died while 30 others are admitted to different health centres as a result of a strange disease that has hit Mubende District.

According to residents, the disease that broke out a few weeks ago, causes heat around the chest and itching in the neck, and within a few hours, the patient starts vomiting and bleeding through the nose and the mouth. It also causes diarrhoea and a high fever.

Residents claim that the disease is as a result of witchcraft, since some of the patients have sought help from witch doctors and allegedly felt better.

The district health officer, Dr Wilson Mubiru, explained that the first patients registered with symptoms of the disease suspected they were suffering from Ebola.

“We have forwarded blood tests to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. Although we are yet to get the results, we highly doubt whether this is Ebola,” Dr Mubiru said.

Ministry of Health permanent secretary, Dr Asuman Lukwago, yesterday confirmed that cases of the strange illness had been reported to them, saying they were following it up.

Outbreaks

Just last week, Uganda was again declared Ebola-free after an outbreak in Luweero District killed four people.

However the government is still grappling with the nodding syndrome disease in northern Uganda that has killed scores of children and left others helpless. http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Mubende-residents-worried-as-strange-disease-kills-5/-/688334/1674534/-/52iyldz/-/index.html

Here is a story about it I posted from a couple weeks ago. Looks like something happening there.

Same dr doubts it is ebola and there are definitive reports yet on it yet!

Ebola suspected in Mubende district

Publish Date: Jan 11, 2013 - Health state minister Sarah Opendi and other senior ministry officials dashed to Mubende hospital Friday morning following suspicions of an Ebola outbreak in the area.          
Mubende district health officer (DHO), Dr. Wilson Mubiru said two five-year-old children were admitted on Thursday night while vomiting blood – a symptom that was hurriedly linked to Ebola.           

The children were from different families.

Earlier rumours had put the number of patients admitted at the hospital to four and that three had died on spot.           

However, Mubiru and the hospital director Dr. Edward Nkrunziza told New Vision online that there were only two patients.           

Besides, the doctors have since called for calm, saying that it was unlikely for the patients to be Ebola cases.           

“We have forwarded blood tests to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. Although we are yet to get the results, we highly doubt whether this is Ebola,” said Dr. Mubiru.           

Save for vomiting, Mubiru said the patients showed no other Ebola-like symptoms.           

Dr. Nkrunziza also explained that the patients’ condition had “significantly improved” at around 10am on Friday.           

The development comes as the health ministry is preparing to declare Luweero district Ebola-free on January 16, if no new cases are registered in the area.           

About five people died of Ebola in Luweero late last year.           

The declaration will follow the completion of the 42 days countdown period since the last patient was discharged from the isolation Centre.

The ministry has also just declared Kabale and Ibanda districts free of Marburg, another infectious viral disease.           

Health ministry Permanent Secretary Asuman Lukwago said his ministry is working with the Environment and Wildlife ministries to ensure that the animals and birds that spread both Ebola and Marburg disease are wiped out. http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/638818-ebola-suspected-in-mubende-district.html

Palembang City -Supply Ducks of Java Paused

Supply Ducks of Java Paused

Friday, 25/01/13, 19:11 PM by Rev. Hidayat.

Palembang City Government suspended the supply of poultry from outside the city. This step is to anticipate the spread of bird flu virus (H5N1).

"We're not taking any chances," said head of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Palembang Tegoeh Sudirman, Friday (25/1).

Poultry supply is stopped particularly from Java, such Brebes, Central Java. "This type of poultry, especially ducks. Because of the bird flu endemic areas, "said Sudirman, saying the suspension has been started a few days ago.

How long will it halt? Sudirman said, "Until every area that distribute them (suppliers, red) can give you a recommendation that the area is safe bird flu."

In Palembang, the demand for duck meat is quite large. The center of ducks among others in the G...

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GW Experts Available to Comment on Sydney Stomach Virus Outbreak

Released: 1/25/2013 3:45 PM EST
Source Newsroom: George Washington University
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WASHINGTON (Jan. 25, 2013) –A new strain of norovirus, originating from Australia, is now circulating in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 140 outbreaks have been caused by this new Sydney stomach virus since September. Infectious disease experts at the George Washington University (GW) are available to comment on stories about the outbreak.

Please contact Lisa Anderson at lisama2@gwu.edu or 202-994-3121 to interview Dr. Simon or Dr. Siegel.

Gary Simon, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Vice Chairman, Department of Medicine, Walter G. Ross Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology & Tropical Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Medical Education: University of Maryland

Residencies: University of Maryland Hospital

Fellowships: Tufts-New England Medical Center

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Interests: Infectious Diseases, HIV Infection, AIDS

Marc Siegel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Medical Education: Georgetown University Medical School

Residencies: Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Medical School

Fellowships: Infectious Diseases at the George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Incidence of acute respiratory viral infections are rising in Sakhalin

SARS viruses circulating in Sakhalin

Incidence of acute respiratory viral infections are rising among the population of the area

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, January 25, SakhalinMedia. 

According to experts of the Federal Service Rospotrebnadzor, now in Russia as a whole registered non-epidemic incidence of SARS and influenza, RIA Sakhalinmedia in the Ministry of Health. At the same time, on Sakhalin Island each week growing incidence of viral respiratory infections in the population field.

On Sakhalin Island weekly epidemic threshold in two administrative units (Korsakov MO Okha MO) at a threshold incidence in Kholmsk municipality, while the incidence of non-epidemic in the territories. According to the results of laboratory monitoring in the administrative territories of circulating viruses complex ARI (1.3 type parainfluenza, adenovirus, and RS-virus), influenza cases were not registered. At the end of the third week of the year (from 14 to 18 January 2013), the incidence of SARS among the region's population is 10.4% below the epidemic threshold, but 33.2% higher than the same week last year and significantly - by 88.1% higher incidence of last week, indicating the activation of the epidemic process.

According to the forecasts of specialists of the Ministry of Health of Sakhalin, a seasonal rise in the incidence of SARS and influenza in the territory of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands is expected in February...

http://sakhalinmedia.ru/news/island/25.01.2013/253153/virusi-orvi-tsirkuliruyut-na-sahaline.html

Burt Reynolds in Florida ICU after flu, rep says

From Carolyn Sung, CNN

updated 5:18 PM EST, Fri January 25, 2013

Actor Burt Reynolds is in intensive care in a Florida hospital, where he went for treatment of flu symptoms, one of his representatives said Friday.

Reynolds was dehydrated when he went to the hospital, and was eventually transferred to its intensive care unit, his representative Erik Kritzer told CNN. Kritzer declined to say what hospital the actor was in, saying, "He would like that (kept) private."

"He is doing better at this time," Kritzer said late Friday afternoon. "We expect, as soon as he gets more fluids, he will be back in a regular room."  http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/25/showbiz/florida-burt-reynolds-hospitalized/index.html

Reynolds got his start in Hollywood in the late 1950s, and went on to star in a number of TV series including "Gunsmoke" and in movies, including the "Cannonball Run" and "Smokey and the Bandit" series. According to IMDB (Internet Movie Database), the Georgia-born Reynolds is 76 years old.

Season's Stomach Bug A New Strain Of Norovirus

by RICHARD KNOX

January 25, 2013 3:00 PM

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A new strain of the common intestinal bug called norovirus has been spreading misery across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new virus, which popped up in Australia last spring, caused 19 percent of U.S. norovirus outbreaks in September — and nearly 60 percent of December's outbreaks. The highly-contagious virus causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. Most people recover in a few days, but it can be very dangerous for some.  http://www.npr.org/2013/01/25/170299258/seasons-stomach-bug-a-new-strain-of-norovirus

Sydney virus sweeping the world

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January 25, 2013

OPELIKA, Ala. -A new strain of a stomach bug is rapidly spreading across the globe. So far, there have been 141 confirmed cases of the Sydney norovirus in the U.S.

"Norovirus normally is seen in the winter months and it's usually because people are inside more,” said Brooke Bailey, infection prevention manager at East Alabama Medical Center.

This winter season confirmed cases of the Sydney norovirus have been seen in Japan, the UK, Western Europe and now the United States.

"Probably it's a type of norovirus, but it changed a little bit and so it's created a new strain,” said Bailey.

Bailey said in the past four months there have already been 141 confirmed cases in the U.S. that involve vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. With the peak season this month, health officials are concerned there could be massive outbreaks.

"When you introduce something new, a new virus, your body is not used to it and so of course you're more susceptible of acquiring it,” Bailey said.

Norovirus is the number one cause of inflammation in the stomach and small intestine. Each year, 21 million Americans contract the stomach virus and 800 die.

"The number one thing you can do is wash your hands,” Bailey said about preventing the virus...  http://www2.wrbl.com/news/2013/jan/25/sydney-virus-sweeping-world-ar-5448355/

Norovirus How to Clean Your Home After a Contamination

Published on Jan 22, 2013

A video about how to clean, disinfect, and decontaminate your home after a Norovirus infection. Our family of 5 were recently infected with the Norovirus. Starting with the youngest it spread to the oldest eventually infecting Mom and Dad. Norovirus causes projectile vomiting and uncontrollable diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea, and flu like symptoms. We all recovered but learned that we can be reinfected because the Norovirus can live outside the body for 7 to 14 days. All of the vomiting and coughing had spread the virus particles everywhere....on the walls, floor, sink, toilet. Everyone was sick at different times. The kitchen counter and all surfaces were contaminated. The virus was everywhere in our home. We were at risk to be reinfected unless we did a total decontamination. We offer a short video with some advice on how to decontaminate your home after someone in your family gets Norovirus.
For more information visit: http://www.cdc.gov/features/norovirus/andhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus

OC Doctor: Patients Still Testing Positive For Flu After Vaccination

MISSION VIEJO (CBSLA.com) — Emergency rooms across the Southland have been pushed to near-capacity levels amid a surge of influenza activity in the western United States that has lead to several flu-related deaths.

A Mission Hospital official has confirmed that a 46-year-old woman who tested positive for influenza A died on Tuesday.

The mother of two, who reportedly did not receive the flu vaccine, appeared to be otherwise healthy, officials said.

While flu activity is declining across much of the United States, its toll is just beginning to emerge in the West.

Statewide, there have been at least five people who have died from the flu this season, including two in the greater Los Angeles area and one in the Inland Empire, according to California health officials.

KNX 1070′s Jan Stevens reports one Mission Viejo doctor is warning the vaccine may not protect everyone.“I’ve admitted a few patients that were quite ill and actually had gotten the flu shot and tested positive for the flu,” Dr. Jim Keany with Mission Hospital said.

However, Keany said that particular case is not enough evidence to convince him the vaccine is ineffective.

“We know that when people get the flu shot, the intensity and the duration of the illness is shorter and less,” he said. “You’re less likely to be hospitalized, you’re less likely to get the complications, such as pneumonia, and you’re less likely to die from the flu.”

Tamiflu can be an effective prevention option, Keany added, but it must be taken within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.  http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/01/25/oc-doctor-patients-still-testing-positive-for-flu-after-vaccination/

Vomiting Virus Rapidly Spreading, CDC Warns

January 25, 2013

The vomiting virus outbreaks were previously reported upon by The Inquisitr as new attention has been drawn to the norovirus strain that is spreading quickly in various regions. The CDC has addressed the new strain of norovirus in a statement, in which Dr. Aron Hall, an epidemiologist at the CDC’s Division of Viral Diseases, describes the scope of the virus:

“The new strain spread rapidly across the United States from September to December 2012. The proportion of reported outbreaks caused by this strain increased dramatically from 19 percent in September to 58 percent in December.”

Called the vomiting virus due to its effect of near constant emesis and crippling nausea, sufferers are wracked not only by that symptom but unrelenting diarrhea as well. Considering the truly unpleasant experience, a new vomiting virus strain is even worse news for those exposed to high-risk populations like schools and public transport.

Vomiting virus infections can be contracted most easily through mishandled food, though the hardy norovirus in every form has been known to survive on surfaces and be transmissible even through airborne means.

Norovirus watcher Dr. Jan Vinjé, director of CaliciNet and affiliated with the CDC, told Fox News that concern often surrounds a new vomiting virus strain due to the fact that norovirus infections could (but not necessarily do) increase with the introduction of a variant into the population:

“New norovirus strains often lead to more outbreaks but not always.”

Livescience adds:

“Fifty-one percent of outbreaks caused by the new strain were spread person to person, 20 percent were due to foodborne illness, 1 percent due to waterborne illness, and 28 percent had an unknown mode of transmission, the CDC said.”

After infection, vomiting virus sufferers can do little but wait for the illness to run its course and are urged to remain hydrated and rest while infected with norovirus.

Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/495019/vomiting-virus-rapidly-spreading-cdc-warns/#5ryJP8dGrxuEJ8RG.99 

Emergence of New Norovirus Strain GII.4 Sydney -- United States, 2012 (Note from the Field)

Date: Fri 25 Jan 2013
Source: MMWR Weekly, Volume 62 (03);55-55 [edited]
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6203a4.htm?s_cid=mm6203a4_x


Emergence of New Norovirus Strain GII.4 Sydney -- United States, 2012 (Note from the Field)
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Noroviruses are the leading cause of epidemic gastroenteritis, including foodborne outbreaks, in the United States (1). Hospitalization and mortality associated with norovirus infection occur most frequently among elderly persons, young children, and immunocompromised patients. Noroviruses belong to the family _Caliciviridae_ and can be grouped into 5 genogroups (GI through GV), which are further divided into at least 34 genotypes. Human disease primarily is caused by GI and GII [genogroup] noroviruses, with most outbreaks caused by GII.4 strains (1). During the past decade, new GII.4 strains have emerged every 2-3 years, replacing previously predominant GII.4 strains. Emergence of these new norovirus strains has often, but not always, led to increased outbreak activity. For example, the previously dominant GII.4 New Orleans strain was not associated with increased norovirus outbreak activity in the United States (2). CDC collects information on norovirus strains associated with outbreaks in the United States through an electronic laboratory surveillance network called CaliciNet (3). This report documents the recent emergence of a new GII.4 strain, GII.4 Sydney, which caused most (53 percent) of the norovirus outbreaks reported through CaliciNet during September-December 2012. Continued surveillance will enable further assessment of the public health implications and significance of this new strain.

In March 2012, a new GII.4 norovirus strain was identified in Australia. Named GII.4 Sydney, this emergent strain has since caused acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in multiple countries (4). In the United Kingdom, an early onset of the 2012 winter norovirus season was reported in association with emergence of GII.4 Sydney as the dominant strain implicated in outbreaks.* In the United States, GII.4 Sydney has spread rapidly nationwide, causing an increasing number of outbreaks. During September to December 2012, a total of 141 (53 percent) of the 266 norovirus outbreaks reported to CaliciNet were caused by GII.4 Sydney. The other outbreaks were caused by 10 different GI and GII genotypes, including GII.4 New Orleans. A statistically significant increase in the proportion of outbreaks caused by GII.4 Sydney was noted: 4 (19 percent) of 21 outbreaks in September 2012; 22 (46 percent) of 48 in October 2012; 70 (58 percent) of 120 in November 2012; and 45 (58 percent) of 77 in December 2012‚** (chi-square test for trend; p less than 0.01). Most (72 [51 percent]) of these GII.4 Sydney outbreaks resulted from direct person-to-person transmission; 29 (20 percent) were foodborne, one (one percent) was waterborne, and the transmission mode was unknown in 39 (28 percent) of the outbreaks. Long-term-care facilities and restaurants were the most frequently reported settings, accounting for 91 (65 percent) and 18 (13 percent) of the GII.4 Sydney outbreaks, respectively. During the 3 previous winters, the peak in reported norovirus outbreaks occurred in January; therefore, at present, it is too early to make an assessment of the relative magnitude of the current season.

GII.4 noroviruses remain the predominant cause of norovirus outbreaks, and the GII.4 Sydney strain appears to have replaced the previously predominant strain, GII.4 New Orleans. Compared with other norovirus genotypes, GII.4 noroviruses have been associated with increased rates of hospitalizations and deaths during outbreaks (5). Health-care providers and public health practitioners should remain vigilant to the potential for increased norovirus activity in the ongoing season related to the emergent GII.4 Sydney strain. Continued surveillance for norovirus outbreaks through CaliciNet and additional data on clinical and epidemiologic features of outbreaks collected through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) will enable further assessment of the public health implications of the new GII.4 Sydney strain, including any association with increased severity or level of activity in the ongoing 2012-13 winter norovirus season. Proper hand hygiene, environmental disinfection, and isolation of ill persons remain the mainstays of norovirus prevention and control (1).

References
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- CDC. Updated norovirus outbreak management and disease prevention guidelines. MMWR 2011;60(No. RR-3).
- Yen C, Wikswo ME, Lopman BA, Vinje J, Parashar UD, Hall AJ. Impact of an emergent norovirus variant in 2009 on norovirus outbreak activity in the United States. Clin Infect Dis 2011;53:568-71.
- Vega E, Barclay L, Gregoricus N, Williams K, Lee D, Vinje J. Novel surveillance network for norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks, United States. Emerg Infect Dis 2011;17:1389-95.
- van Beek J, Ambert-Balay K, Botteldoorn N, et al. Indications for worldwide increased norovirus activity associated with emergence of a new variant of genotype II.4, late 2012. Euro Surveill 2013;18(1).
- Desai R, Hembree CD, Handel A, et al. Severe outcomes are associated with genogroup 2 genotype 4 norovirus outbreaks: a systematic literature review. Clin Infect Dis 2012;55:189-93.

* Additional information available at http://www.hpa.org.uk/NewsCentre/NationalPressReleases/2013PressReleases/130109Norovirusnewstrain.

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Suspicious There Disnakan Poultry Bird Flu

By: Asep Mulyana

Pantura - Friday, January 25, 2013 | 15:21 pm

HERE, Purwakarta - Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakan) Purwakarta district continues to be aware of the spread of bird flu in the works.

agencies following the suspicious deaths of poultry, especially duck kind of mass in Kampung Cipadali, Babakan Sari village, District Plered on January 8, 2013 ago. Suspicions The residents appear based on information on the symptoms on a dead ducks. Unfortunately, these agencies do not receive physical evidence such as animal carcasses, because residents have first throw. The samples were sent to the Laboratory of the Animal Husbandry Department of West Java some time ago, was the chicken carcasses, bird flu and the results were negative. Death on the cock that was due stricken Newcastle. Nevertheless, Disnakan through field officers continue to monitor any developments in the township poultry, especially ducks. Head Ranch Disnakan Purwakarta district, Sri Wuryasturati said, although there are suspicions of bird flu infections, but it dare not infer the existence of mass poultry deaths from the virus. Because, did not manage to get a sample of duck carcasses. "There is suspicion, we continue to monitor the situation in Kampung Cipadali. Alhamdulillah to date have not shown symptoms that are not expected. But we still have to watch out for, "said Sri, Friday (25/1). 

Pascamendapat reports of poultry deaths, he continued, instansinya directly open a call center in the plane 0264-200221.Thus, every citizen can call this number if you find a case of sudden death of poultry or bulk. So that treatment can be more quickly by using this communication medium. since the opening of the telephone service, Sri admit often gets reports of poultry deaths. One of them happened in the village of Tajur Sindang, District Sukatani. But once checked, death does not take place simultaneously chickens. So the day just two tails. Upon inspection it turns out the bird flu negative.

planned vaccination movement will simultaneously held in February, with the target animals, such as poultry, goats, buffaloes and cows.Type of vaccine that will be distributed in addition to the anthrax vaccine bird flu. As is known, in the past week, the death of poultry, especially duck kind of mass whack Plered two villages in the district. Both the village, among others Ciwareng Kulon, Village Cibogo Girang, and Cipadali, Babakan Sari Village
. A case like this, making people worry poultry infected with bird flu. poultry One owner, Didier (45), a resident of Kampung Ciwareng Kulon RT 10/04 admitted, every day livestock dying as much as 3-5 chickens and 10 ducks . This went on in a row in the past week. Judging from the symptoms, did not find signs that the chicken or the duck will die. http://www.inilahkoran.com/read/detail/1951110/disnakan-curiga-ada-unggas-terjangkit-flu-burung

Thai pigs goin to Cambodia

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Duuhh,, Bird Flu Spreads to Ringdikit

Today: 26 Jan 2013 | 01:00:00 PST
 (beritadewata.com) - The case of bird flu in Buleleng expanded. Having previously found
in the village Banyuatis, Banjar District, today reported a similar incident occurred in the village
of Ringdikit, District Seririt. 
Dozens of ducks in Kelodan Hamlet, Village Ringdikit over the age of two months, died suddenly. Breeders became restless, not just losing money because Itiknya ready to harvest, but it is dead. ducks reportedly died suddenly since Monday (01/07/2013) last week. When done checking into Denpasar
Veterinary Center, turns 20 ducks tested positive for H5N1. Chief of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (Kadistannak) Buleleng, Nyoman Swatantra were confirmed Friday (01/25/2013) afternoon, confirmed the case. 
Distannak has lowered Extension Officers (PPL) to suppress the spread of the virus by means of a sprayer. "This case is very similar to the transmission in Banyuatis. Having checked in the lab, results were also positively infected," said Swatantra. According Swatantra, today it measih conduct observation and outreach to farmers to prevent the spread of bird flu to duck maish life. In addition, efforts to corral spraying with disinfectant continue. however Distannak Buleleng not done genocide
because it is still in the period of observation. If later re-discovered dead birds, Distannak will
perform extermination. http://beritadewata.com/Peristiwa/Peristiwa/Duh,_Flu_Burung_Meluas_ke_Ringdikit.html#.UQK7Qiydtno.twitter

Statement of Drs. Collins and Fauci concerning intention to lift moratorium

January 25, 2013

One year ago, scientists in the H5N1 influenza research community announced that they would voluntarily suspend certain “gain-of-function” experiments involving highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 viruses pending a broad international dialogue about the future direction of this research.

That dialogue — which has included experts in the life sciences, public health, biosecurity, biosafety, law, and science policy communities — has been highly productive, with numerous meetings and publications helping to clarify the most critical issues associated with this type of research.

Countries where this research is (or might be) conducted have had the opportunity to review their policies and parameters for funding, conducting, and communicating about this research. In this context, the H5N1 influenza research community has announced their intention and support for resuming their research in those countries with final guidelines in place.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has worked in a transparent and collaborative fashion to develop a framework for reviewing funding decisions regarding research that might increase mammalian transmission of HPAI H5N1 viruses by respiratory droplets. We anticipate that the final framework for HHS funding decisions regarding HPAI H5N1 gain-of-function experiments will be complete in the next several weeks. In the meantime, U.S.-funded researchers (both those working in the United States, including those in government laboratories, as well as those working overseas) have agreed not to resume these types of HPAI H5N1 gain-of-function experiments pending finalization of the HHS Framework.

Understanding how influenza viruses become human pandemic threats is vitally important to global health preparedness. We applaud the international H5N1 influenza research community for the spirit in which they instituted this extended “pause” on their work, which has provided time for thoughtful consideration of its implications.

Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, National Institutes of Health

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health  http://www.nih.gov/about/director/01252012_h5n1_statement.htm

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Suspect Bird Flu Landa Gianyar, Dozens Tailed Ducks in Sanding Destroyed

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Gianyar, DenPost
Suspect bird flu virus (H5N1) that attacks the ducks started to hit the Gianyar, precisely in the village of Sanding, Tampaksiring. Some pet ducks residents last few days died suddenly. From these findings, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Marine Gianyar directly carrying out massacres against the local pet ducks that suspect bird flu virus.

Information gathered on Thursday (24/1) yesterday, since last few days, a number of residents poultry, especially duck died suddenly. In fact, before animal residents seemed perfectly healthy. Alarmed by the threat of the bird flu virus, the incident was then reported to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Marine Gianyar.Officers then took samples of the dead ducks to be sent to the laboratory. To avoid the spread from spreading, officials from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Marine Gianyar immediately conduct genocide against the residents pet ducks by injection and buried.

Ducks were destroyed belonged to I Gede Darmayasa, people from Bitera Banjar, village Sanding and belonging I Wayan Warmita origin Serongga Banjar, village of Sanding. Total poultry were culled to 90 tails. In addition, a number of domestic poultry residents around the village and even then are now ongoing monitoring to prevent the outbreak of the bird flu virus.

Perbekel Sanding, Wayan Services, said there is a culling of ducks in his village. "According to the officer, it was suspected of contracting avian bird flu," he said.

In fact, today the agencies had already issued an appeal asking local residents to be vigilant. Already mentioned about the presence of the sick and suspected of contracting bird flu, Services said so far there are no reports if any of its citizens who are sick. "Hopefully we have some residents who contracted the disease. Until now, the only known virus that attacks the duck belongs to the people, "he explained.

But strangely, the Head of Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Marine Gianyar, Dewa Gde Amartha, when contacted yesterday said he did not even know that there is destruction of ducks in the village of Sanding, Tampaksiring, Gianyar. "I do not know it, and will check to my staff," he said.  http://denpostnews.com/Gianyar/suspect-flu-burung-landa-gianyar-puluhan-ekor-itik-di-sanding-dimusnahkan.html

Devil's Got A New Disguise

Beware, Virus AI Ducks Can More Malignant

Friday, January 25, 2013 19:12 PM

SUKOHARJO - The bird flu virus that attacks the ducks or the H5N1 variant of 2.3.2 assessed can be more ferocious than the bird flu virus that attacks chickens. It happened because the virus can change the type.

Head of Department of Agriculture (Dispertan) Sukoharjo Giyarti says 2.3.2 H5N1 variant virus is a variant of the previous change. Biotic changes occurred because the virus is adapting to the habitat before. 
"virus was especially adapted to the vaccine given. Because not susceptible vaccinated, the virus changed the type and likely to be more virulent than its predecessor virus, "said Giyarti, Friday (25/01/2013).

Therefore, he continued, a virus that attacks the ducks is considered more virulent than the virus that attacks chickens. Moreover, the current vaccine used to immobilize the virus was still using penanggulanan vaccine for bird flu in chickens.

Fierce bird flu virus in ducks, he said, is still in its early stages is not harmful to humans. Until now there is no pain because the people infected with the bird flu virus from ducks. Transmission occurs only antaritik. Therefore, he continued, Dispertan will not do genocide or depupulasi the ducks.

In the event of a bird flu case again and harm humans, it will be carried out genocide. But this time it will not hold a genocide because it was found that virus transmission to humans. If there is mass destruction, it would be done locally in local environmental destruction.  http://www.solopos.com/2013/01/25/awas-virus-ai-itik-bisa-lebih-ganas-372338