Federally Funded Research Activities on Avian InfluenzaShow Full Record1736
Source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography and Web Indexes, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords:
Antiviral medicationsAvian influenzaPandemic aspectsPrevention & controlResearchTimelineVaccines
Abstract:
Provides links to information about federally funded projects that are researching influenza viruses to find new ways to prevent and treat influenza and to increase the ability to respond to a pandemic. The focus of this research is to understand how these viruses change over time and how the virus spreads. The list of links is organized into subcategories, History, Pandemic Research, Vaccine Research, Test Research, and Medical Development.
Wild Birds and Avian Influenza Monitoring Programs in AfricaShow Full Record5963
Source:
Centre de cooperation internationale en recherche agronomique pour le developpement (CIRAD)
Resource Type(s):
Case Studies
Searchable Keywords:
AfricaAvian influenzaCase studiesDucksEpidemiologyMappingMigratory birdsRemote sensingSurveillance (monitoring)Waterfowl
Abstract:
Details avian influenza surveillance efforts in Africa. Organized into three sections: satellite tracking, surveillance program, and monitoring program. Satellite tracking follows four duck species in Mali, Malawi and Nigeria. Epidemiological surveillance program tracked wild bird migration in 2006 and 2007 for signs of H5N1 virus (2006 Campaign Mission Reports available for download as .pdfs). Selected sites will be monitored for the occurrence of H5N1 virus in migratory birds. Includes maps (s...
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