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Avian influenza frequently asked questions
World Health Organization
last update:update by the WHO: December 5, 2006
World Health Organization
- What is avian influenza?
- Which viruses cause highly pathogenic disease?
- Do migratory birds spread the disease?
- What is special about the current outbreaks in poultry?
- Which countries have been affected by outbreaks in poultry?
- What are the implications for human health?
- Where have human cases occurred?
- How do people become infected?
- Is it safe to eat poultry and poultry products?
- Does the virus spread easily from birds to humans?
- What about the pandemic risk?
- What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus?
- What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission?
- How serious is the current pandemic risk?
- Are there any other causes for concern?
- Why are pandemics such dreaded events?
- What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start?
- What is the status of vaccine development and production?
- What drugs are available for treatment?
- Can a pandemic be prevented?
- What strategic actions are recommended by WHO?
- Is the world adequately prepared?
last update:update by the WHO: December 5, 2006
