Prevent an outbreak of influenza A/H5N1 in humans

03/12/2010 06:54
(HNM) - On 2-12, Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology PRIVATE said Nguyen Tran Hien, although far from 3-2010 country recorded no new cases of influenza A/H5N1 (within 3 months Year recorded seven cases, including 2 deaths), but the risk of infection and outbreak of influenza A/H5N1 in humans is very high due to this virus have appeared in poultry in some regions such as South Dinh, Nghe An, Ha Tinh. Cumulative number of infected / month mortality from influenza A/H5N1 is now 119/59 12-2003, distributed in 38 provinces and cities.

From the actual outbreak of avian influenza have occurred, Mr. Show recommended, if not timely prevent the spread of H5N1 avian influenza in birds very easily lead to influenza A/H5N1 in humans, particularly the time Tet at present, when demand trade, transport and slaughter of poultry increased.