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:
Baxter Supports Improved Access To Pandemic Influenza Treatment In The Developing World
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) expressed its continued support of the World Health Organization's (WHO) pandemic planning programs through participation in a planned international stockpile program. [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] 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] Test Confirms Indonesian Girl Died Of H5N1 Bird Flu: Update
Tests on the five year old Indonesian girl who died last week in a Javan hospital confirm she had the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, according to an announcement by the World Health Organization earlier today.The little girl developed symptoms on the 8th of May, was hospitalized on the 15th and died on the 17th. She came from Wonogiri district, Central Java Province, and most probably caught the disease from touching dead diseased poultry. [click link for full article] Avian Influenza Survivors' Antibodies Effective At Neutralising H5N1 Strain
Adults who have recovered from the potentially deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza may hold the key to future treatments for the virus, according to an international team of researchers. In a study published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine, the researchers have shown how specific antibodies taken from avian flu survivors in Vietnam can be reproduced in the laboratory and prove effective at neutralising the virus in culture vitro and in mice. [click link for full article]
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