Outlining the Differences Between Bird Flu and Human Flu
The bird flu can be deadly to birds and humans, because the virus is able to infect both. This virus differs from the human flu virus in many ways. Although the human flu virus is serious condition in humans, it can be vaccinated, and it is not usually fatal. On the other hand, the avian flu can be a very serious condition for many humans. Many people have come to believe that the bird flu and human flu are the same things. However, with the threat of a flu pandemic it is important that humans know the differences between the two. The first difference between bird flu and human flu begins with how it infects people. When the bird flu infects a person, the virus is more concentrated in the throat than the nose, which is the complete opposite of the human flu. This difference can help doctors more quickly diagnose an instance of bird flu in a human being. The bird flu also replicates to higher levels in comparison with the human flu. The avian flu replicates to higher levels in the respiratory system, which ignites an intense inflammatory response. When inflammation occurs, the bodys immune system causes blood vessels to allow chemical and blood cells to leak into an infected area, which are designed to attack the infection. However, an over response can have the adverse effect in a human being. The direct effect of the avian flu virus and the effect of an intense inflammatory response can cause damage to the lungs and other organs. If the virus enters the bloodstream, it is likely to cause death. High levels of the virus in the lungs, which causes death, may cause the presence of the virus in the bloodstream. However, this does not usually occur in human flu cases. Avian influenza and human influenza are both caused by influenza viruses. However, influenza A (H3N2), influenza A (H1N1) and influenza B viruses commonly cause human influenza. On the other hand, influenza A (H5N1) and influenza A (H9N2) viruses most commonly cause the bird flu. The most obvious difference between the human flu and bird flu is that the bird flu may be deadly to humans. Although humans have died in the past of influenza, vaccines and human immunity have made death from the human influenza very rare. However, the bird flu has been known to kill nearly half of its human victims. Humans dont have immunity against the powerful avian flu, so they are more susceptible to death. There are also known vaccines to help humans defend against a bird flu infection. Humans are able to get yearly flu shots that successfully vaccinate the human flu, but there are currently no available deterrents of avian flu infection. The human flu is also able to spread from human-to-human, but the bird flu is yet to be spread in such a way. The spreading of bird flu through human-to-human contact has the potential to cause a pandemic throughout the world. The avian flu can only be spread from animals to humans, and infection usually occurs in humans that are in close proximity of infected poultry. There are also certain symptoms of the bird flu that are unique to the occurrence of the virus. Some of the unique symptoms of bird flu, include conjunctivitis (eye-infections) and pneumonia. These symptoms are not a clear sign of the bird flu, but they will not occur if a human flu virus is present. Avian influenza and human influenza also require different care and attention. An avian influenza virus usually requires hospitalization, whereas the human flu can be treated at home without constant monitoring. There are many differences between the human flu and bird flu, but they can both be very serious illnesses for humans.
Latest News About Bird Flu:
Pacific Health Summit Focuses On Pandemic Prevention And Preparedness
Everyone has heard the warnings and the facts are self-evident. Within the next decade, the world could face a deadly pandemic that could easily kill millions, disrupt the normal flow of life worldwide and create economic havoc. The question has shifted from "what if?" to "what can we do?" This year, the third annual meeting of the Pacific Health Summit, June 12-14 in Seattle, focuses on the threat of worldwide pandemics. [click link for full article] Veterinarians At Increased Risk Of Avian Influenza Virus Infection
Veterinarians who work with birds are at increased risk for infection with avian influenza virus and should be among those with priority access to pandemic influenza vaccines and antivirals, according to a study conducted by researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.The investigators, led by Kendall Myers, a doctoral student in occupational and environmental health, and Gregory Gray, M.D. [click link for full article] 99 Cases Of Bird Flu Human Infection So Far In Indonesia
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.A 5-year-old female from Wonogiri district, Central Java Province developed symptoms on 8 May, was hospitalized on 15 May and died in hospital on 17 May.Initial investigations into the source of her infection indicate exposure to dead poultry.Of the 97 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 77 have been fatal. [click link for full article] Soldier Dies Of Bird Flu In China
The Ministry of Health in China has informed WHO of the country's 16th death from H5N1 avian influenza. The 19-year-old male soldier serving in Fujian province died on 3 June. He developed fever and pneumonia-like symptoms on 9 May and was hospitalized on 14 May.There is no initial indication to suggest he had contact with sick birds prior to becoming unwell. Close contacts have been placed under medical observation and all remain well. [click link for full article] Poorer Countries Could Struggle To Implement New International Health Regulations
Poorer countries could struggle to implement the new International Health Regulations (IHR) about to be brought into force, says an Editorial in this week's edition of The Lancet.The aim of IHR, which goes live on June 15, is to prevent national public health emergencies from spreading internationally. [click link for full article]
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