Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Indonesia: More Details on Hospitalized Patients Suspected H5N1 Birdflu
Three patients among beasal of Jampue Lanrisang District, District Pinrang. They are known named Novi, 17 years old, Nawir, 42, and Adrian, 4 years old. Around 05.00 pm, three were referred to the General Hospital Lasinrang Pinrang, before referred to Makassar.
A day earlier, one patient suspect bird flu from Soppeng District named Sapphira, 3 years old. Children are first treated. The fourth patient's condition upon arrival at the hospital in a state of high fever.
"With the initial conditions, there is a suspicion that the victim was attacked by bird flu susfect. But for sure the lab is not yet known," said Director General and Operations Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo, Dra Andi Kalsum Patonangi, when met at his office this afternoon.
Kalsum say, the early symptoms of patients have a very high fever. It was experienced following a number of chickens that died suddenly around the neighborhood the victim.
In Sub Lanrisang, at least 600 chickens died suddenly. While in residence Sapphira patients originating from sub Lilirilau Paroto Village, there are 30 chickens Soppeng who experience similar things.
"They had suspected bird flu. The result of our still waiting," said Kalsum.
Until now, the condition of the four victims have started to improve. However, Novi rumored to still have a fever. The four patients undergoing intensive treatment in a special chamber Injection Centre handles bird flu patients, and swine flu.
According Kalsum, four patients have undergone laboratory tests and chest radiograph. They are specially treated by two doctors lung disease specialist named Dr. Irawati, and Dr. Nur Ahmad Tabri.
Indonesia: Balikpapen - H5N1 in Poultry Suspected
BALIKPAPAN - About 30 chickens in RT 4 and 5 Manggar Village, East Aberdeen destroyed, after the discovery of a number of chickens died suddenly. Department of Agriculture, Marine, and Fisheries (DPKP) indicates, the chicken was suspected avian influenza or bird flu.
Head of Veterinary and Livestock DPKP Budijanto drh said, initially it got a preliminary report there are three chickens died suddenly at RT 4 Manggar Village. "After three tails, grow to be five, continues to be a ten tails. Characteristics of sudden death, and hold there is also a snot-nosed, "said Budi, greeting familiar.
After tracking, it instructed to destroy chickens in the vicinity of the location of the discovery of chickens died suddenly. Budi said, this is the first discovery in 2010. A similar case was the last time there in Aberdeen around 2007. "We also have sent samples for diagnosis in Banjarmasin," said Budi.
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Egypt: Vaccine Will Be Made in China
Dr. Ahmed Snoussi, Professor of Virology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt needs at least 20 years to eradicate the bird flu virus, pointing out that Egypt has become one of the areas "hot" of the disease.
And detect international expert in a special statement for the "seventh day" that Egypt became a state settlement of the disease, it is the only Africa that is located by the bird flu, and expected to see a winter this year and widespread of the disease, especially as there are rural areas are still areas of breeding for birds living .
And the vaccine reached by scholars of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with the lab, "Harbin" Chinese denounced Sanusi, a member of the scientific team, the government's delay in the manufacture of this vaccine Egypt, pointing out that the Scientific Committee of veterinary services, the Supreme Committee to Combat Bird Flu Ojazata expired vaccine for use in Egypt.
He is Professor of viruses, the vaccine in Egypt has been manufactured in collaboration with the laboratory Harbin of China, was tested in China and has proved its efficiency for use, he said, adding, Minister of Agriculture adopted a 40 million pounds for the manufacture of a vaccine Egyptian to combat the disease, and that the minister has issued strict instructions to quickly manufactured, what the cause of the slowdown in the manufacture of the vaccine.
For his part, explains Dr. Rifaat Bebawy, commercial agent for plant Harbin China, Egypt The vaccine will be manufactured in Egypt, but he will make in China, to be imported from China again.
And the reasons which prevent the manufacture of the vaccine in Egypt, said Bebawy that Egypt does not have the possibility of manufacturing the vaccine, although the possession factor but research just can not manufacture the vaccine commercially, and said, "Egypt needs 500 thousand bottles of the vaccine every 7 months can not be produced in research labs. "
Egypt: Searching For Vaccine; Local Strain mutated, existing vaccine resistant to H5N1
President of the General Authority for Veterinary Services: 22 for a vaccine for bird flu in Egypt is given negative results and increase the incidence of and death
Minutes of the meeting recommend to the agriculture production of the vaccine and Egypt not to use imported vaccines
Vaccine Egypt Chinese soon .. and the establishment of a High Commission a national fortifications along the lines of the Ministry of Health to study the epidemiological situation and decided by the veterinary services, offering an international tender in the coming days to choose a new vaccine for avian influenza capable of dealing with the strain of local mutated by the virus and has become an extremely dangerous after it became all existing vaccines currently in the Egyptian market resistance to the disease
And Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Garhi Chairman of the Commission that all vaccines used to combat bird flu is neither effective nor more effective than 30%. And he said in exclusive statements to "money tomorrow," There are 22 companies in Egypt specialized in the field of vaccines imported 22 of the vaccine given to all negative results. Which led to high rates of injury, both human and bird flu or related to birds.
He Garhi to the Central Laboratory for the control of pharmaceutical veterinary Abbassiya will conduct a challenge test of the vaccine of the new measure of the effectiveness and efficiency of the vaccine in disease resistance and noted that there is one Chinese factories, which began in collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cairo in the isolation of strain local production of vaccine Egypt.
He criticized the chief of veterinary services indiscriminate in the use of vaccines, saying that "all of the bear become used to the vaccines have no effect and do not address the disease," with evidence that the injuries and deaths are high, "noting that it was obliged not to cancel the vaccines current and continue to fortify bird-to-be start using the new vaccine
In the same context, "money tomorrow," the minutes of the meeting of the Technical Committee to register the products Albologip veterinary and which it demanded that the Commission not to take any isolates of the virus or sent outside the country, but through legal channels so represented in the General Authority for Veterinary Services, you must follow the formal procedures and legal aspects of this regard .
Advised to note the minutes signed by the President of the Commission that you are a national company to produce bird flu vaccine so as to change the vaccine in accordance with the changes as the virus is constantly mutating and recommended the Commission not to approve the registration of a preparation of a vaccine, bird flu with them through the proxy for foreign companies and that is cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture of China in agreement with the College of Veterinary Medicine, can benefit all parties vaccine, such as universities, research centers and others, but not limited monopoly on the people or companies also recommended the formation of a high commission a national fortifications along the lines of the Committee in the Ministry of Health be responsible for the study of the epidemiological situation and develop a plan and approval of immunizations required .
Indonesia: 1 Suspected H5N1 Case in Amassangan
Polewali - Diseases of bird flu found in chickens owned by residents attacking Sepang Hamlet, Village Lembang-dent, District and Village Limboro Amassangan, District Binuang Polewali Mandar (Polman). In three days, hundreds of chickens died suddenly flounder.
There is also a suspected Bird Flu H5N1 Case in Amassangan, as was posted here
While data from the Health Department Pinrang mentioned, until now there has been found that infected people have bird flu, but Sept. 25, a number of residents included in the monitoring of Public Health Pinrang, among others in the village of Suppang Saddang 10 people, Village Ulue Same two people, Mallongi longi-five people, and the Village Amassangan one person.
Indonesia: Bird Flu Rambah Polman
26 under watch for bird flu in Indonesia..
Three Suspected Bird Flu Virus Terinpeksi
Head of Health Achmad M. Kes Pinrang dr.H.Rusman in Pinrang, Wednesday, said the third person Kecamtan Lanrisang citizens, namely those Pinrang Nawir (42), Andrews (5) citizens of Hamlet Suppang Saddang and Novi (18) Same Village Ulue.
Rusman mengatkan, their fever until his body temperature reached 39 degrees celsius, they also get a sore throat and cough, while 2 other people on the strict supervision by the health department Pinrang because it has a body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.
Both citizens in monitoring health office is currently in isolation at the residence of each, with a special medical personnel and can not be met by any person, two people have the body temperature of 37 degrees celsius.
"Our officers perform three times a day to monitor the health condition of these two citizens."
If the body temperature of both the people being monitored by health officials is to increase the home will also be in reference Wahidin Hospital, he said.
But not just these two people are being monitored by the Department of health, but all the people who experienced fever. Even today there are about 26 people in the monitor.
Pinrang health department continued to coordinate with the Party of South Sulawesi Provincial Health Office to monitor the extent to which developments in the field in accordance with fixed procedures (SOP).
To anticipate the increase in patients and facilitate monitoring of the symptoms of bird flu, the Health Department has memyiagakan officers at all 24-hour health center and set up posts in every village.
"We appealed to people immediately informed if there are families who are suffering from fever and do not in direct contact with infected chickens, but use gloves and wear masks," he said
Indonesia: 4 People Hospitalized Suspected Bird Flu H5N1 in South Sulawesi Outbreak
Information that was received by SCTV, on Wednesday (29/9), the four patients consisted of two children and two adults.
They were reconciliation from RS Kabupaten Pinrang. Children's patient was Savira from the Soppeng Regency and Andrian from the Pinrang Regency.
His two patients other was Novi and Nawir also from Pinrang. Nawir and Andrian still one family.
Pasien diduga terjangkit flu burung di RS Wahidin Sudirohusodo, Makassar.
Although not yet having the further inspection, the doctor suspected them of contracting bird flu because his fever was high after dozens of his kept chickens died. In order to avoids the spread of this illness, pegawasan against the four patients was carried out very tight. They are currently treated in special space the infection. (BOG)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Regent Pinrang Visit Bird Flu Locations
The visit was regent dialogue with local chicken farmer who also attended by the Health Department Pinrang dr Kepla Rusman Achmad M. Kes, head of agriculture and animal husbandry Ir Samson Solomon MP, Head of Animal Husbandry Ir M Ilyas, animal health and Veterinary Public Health and Head of Elvis Martina drh.
Staf Bagian Humas dan Protokoler Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Pinrang Kasmin Marina SH Staff of the Secretariat of Public Relations and Protocol Marina District Pinrang SH Kasmin said the regents visit to the site to monitor the spread of bird flu last condition Lanrisang region, including the local farmer community.
"The visit of regents as a form of government attention to the calamity that befell farmers in Lanrisang and surrounding areas," he said.
"Location, will we wake up later on the special health posts serving the public health after the attack on Lanrisang bird flu virus," he said.
Kasmin added, extension workers is expected to provide counseling in a positive way to society, so it does not arise too much fear in the community.
"Regent mengimbaun also told officers not to leave the premises, including health workers.
Flu Burung Rambah Sidrap Bird Flu Rambah Sidrap
SIDRAP, TRIBU - The attack of bird flu disease spread also spread to other areas. After the death of dozens of cases of sudden poultry from bird flu in Pinrang, Soppeng and Wajo, the outbreak is now thought to also start attacking people in Sidrap poultry.
Melalui Dinas Peternakan dan Perikanan (Disnakkan) Sidrap, Ju'mat (24/9), melansir, sekitar 1.000 ekor ayam petelur milik La Bakkareng di Kelurahan Kadidi, Kecamatan Panca Rijang, Sidrap, dilaporkan mati mendadak. Through the Department of Livestock and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap, Ju'mat (24 / 9), launch, about 1,000 laying chickens in the village of La Bakkareng Kadidi, District Five Chert, Sidrap, reportedly died suddenly.
Kasus kematian ribuan ayam milik La Bakkareng itu terjadi selama dua hari berturut-turut sejak beberapa hari lalu, namun laporannya baru diterima pasca merebaknya isu flu burung di daerah lain, seperti di Pinrang. The case of the death of thousands of chickens owned by La Bakkareng that occurred during two days in a row since a few days ago, but the new report is received after the outbreak of bird flu issue in other areas, such as in Pinrang.
Kepala Disnakkan Sidrap Abd Azis MM saat dikonfirmasi mengaku sudah mengambil tindakan preventif terhadap kemungkinan menyebarnya serangan flu burung di Sidrap. Head Disnakkan Sidrap MM Abd Aziz admitted that he had taken the time to be confirmed preventive measures against possible spread of bird flu attack in Sidrap.
"Report on the sudden death of chickens owned La Bakkareng it makes us take a step isolation. Kadidi chicken coop in our direct his cap and do a disinfectant," said Aziz.
So far it is still doing research to find out the potential for its spread in Sidrap stakeholders can quickly take action in the field.
"According to Regent command, such as the location of bird flu in Kadidi Labakkareng's cage should be immediately closed or isolated for transmission does not attack the chicken livestock in the vicinity," he added.
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In addition, it also has a special team down in some places that are considered vulnerable to an attack of bird flu.
"Our special teams have eight people terjunkan consists of Chairman
Peternakan Kecamatan dan Partisifation Decease Survivor And Response District Animal Husbandry and Partisifation Survivor Decease And Response
(KDP and PDSR) who served in Sidrap, "he said.
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TUESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2010 18:27 pm
WATANSOPPENG - Hundreds of chickens owned by residents of Kampung Voluntary race, Cabenge Soppeng District died suddenly, Monday, September 27. Chicken is still in the seedling stage or more a month old. His death indicated the bird flu.
Egypt: 3 New Provinces With Bird Flu: Fayoum, Qaliubiya & Eastern
The sources added that new infestations were discovered in the governorates of Fayoum, Qaliubiya and Eastern.
Almassard also confirmed that Amin Abaza - Minister of Agriculture - has instructed the General Authority for Veterinary Services to his ministry quickly vaccinating birds against the disease, as well as the application of prohibition on the transfer of live poultry between provinces except licenses issued by the General Authority for Veterinary Services and the slaughter of live poultry outside the massacres.
In a related context, said Dr. Ahmed Fouad Ghoneim - Director of the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine Menoufia - The Directorate reported the emergence of «9» hotbeds of new infected with bird flu in the centers of Ashmun and Shebin, the martyrs and the seven pools.
Ghoneim added that those spots have been discovered through tests carried out by the Directorate, pointing out that all the birds are infected domestic birds and poultry farms are not.
He explained that it was the execution of all infected birds and vaccinated birds nearby to prevent the spread of the disease.
For his part, called on Major General Sami Amara - Governor Menoufiya - the need to take a number of measures to prevent the sale of live birds, as well as the lack of inaction in action against the disease, and stressed on the heads of local units to maintain that they turn to face the education at home, which is the main source of infection of avian influenza.
Dr Sami Taha - Member of the Veterinary Association - he stressed that all countries in the world income of avian influenza has succeeded in eliminating him, he said, adding that Egypt, with 5 countries in the world did not succeed in eradicating this disease so far.
He added that the Ministry of Agriculture are still using the same mechanism, which began to resist the disease in 2006, which lacks the presence of bio-security and the absence of any type of veterinary supervision on poultry farms, as well as use the ministry to vaccinate birds against the disease, a vaccine has proved to be ineffective in resisting disease.
Researcher warns of increased numbers of birds, "pastures" abroad to Egypt
Warned the servant of God Hijjawi director of Environmental Affairs and former Chairman of the National Association for the Protection of the environment, increased migration of birds from the grasslands of this year an average of 3 to 1, a very large proportion of the rate of migration of those species of birds for each year to Zaranik Lake Bardawil.
He said Hijjawi for the seventh day that the bodies relevant environmental currently working knowledge of the causes of this phenomenon, which is the "alarm bell," particularly as these birds native to the original northern Europe, to see if changes were factors of dangerous weather behind massive migration of these birds?
Egypt: "Environment" confirms its readiness to extend the NGO disaster response equipment
In response to what was published on the seventh day on the complaint a number of jurists from poor environmental control in the Red Sea, it was announced official spokesman of the Ministry of the Environment, Adel Abdul-Aal, that the ministry had no objection to provide services to all NGOs to help them to cope with environmental disasters may arise at any time, He stressed that if the founder of the Assembly to submit a formal request to the concerned authorities about environmental issues in the Red Sea, will give him all necessary assistance to the environment, despite the fact that such a move could cost the ministry a huge budget
Egypt: 29 New Outbreaks of Bird Flu in 3 Provinces
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 13:50
Said Dr. Sami Taha, member of the Veterinary Association for his fears of a renewed outbreak of avian influenza, the virus endemic in Egypt, and especially after the announcement concerned the discovery of 29 new epicenter of the disease in three provinces.
Taha pointed to the need to change the mechanisms of resistance to avian influenza, criticizing the anti-virus dispersal of responsibility among a number of ministries such as "health and the environment, local development and agriculture," where the student body Petkvl veterinary services as well as anti-virus Vaccine Institute analysis.
Taha said that the anti-virus vaccines are not effective for the mutated gene has a structure over the past years, fearful of transmission to humans, and calling for the General Union of Poultry Producers insurance on poultry farms to ensure the safety standards of bio-security and early warning of the virus.
If Rumours Increase Could Have Impact on Breeder's Efforts
27 SEPTEMBER 2010
PINRANG - The bird flu virus or Avian Influenza (AI) that currently it was suspected becomes an epidemic in several areas evidently continued to become the frightening spectre in the middle of the community. Only, the member DPRD Pinrang, Sahabuddin Thoaha asked that the case of the assumption of the AI plague might not be exaggerated. The reason is, until this, did not yet have the data that proved that bird flu became the main cause of the death of humankind. Sahabuddin that was met in his office, in the DPRD Pinrang building, last Friday September 24 has said, so far, indeed did not yet have the data that was accurate concerning the death of humankind that was caused by Avian Influensa (AI). It was available, said he only suspeck (the assumption) only. "I dared to eat the chicken, that was important was cooked by above 100 levels celsius, because of his virus extension," he said. Sahabuddin regarded, if AI rumours increasingly was exaggerated, his current could have an impact on continuation of the breeder's efforts. "If this continued to take place and make the community frightened mengonsumsi chicken, then was not possible many breeders who will stop being involved in their efforts," obviously him. "From the data suspec available, had never been recorded that the chicken breeder was infected by bird flu, in fact he every time wrestled with the chicken." The logic is, should the breeder who the first time was infected, not the other person, said Sahabuddin. Nevertheless, Sahabuddin stressed, AI eradication efforts must be indeed handled in a fast, exact and professional manner, because very damaging the community
18 suspected AI virus Submissions
18 People Suspected Bird Flu Infected
SIDRAP - Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Sidrap and residents in this area is still studying the samples of poultry that died suddenly in some places.
His research is still ongoing and not yet certain whether the deaths of thousands of poultry breeder's right due to bird flu attack.
Even so, the Head of Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Sidrap, HM Abd Aziz MSi suspect, the death of birds in relatively large amounts in Sidrap shipment was due to illness from other areas and facilities and infrastructure affected by livestock are transported into Sidrap. Aziz admitted today that he is tightening supervision at border areas in the four corners of the Sidrap, including at border-Sidrap Pinrang, Parepare-Sidrap, Wajo-Sidrap and Soppeng-Sidrap. At this point four said Aziz, considered vulnerable to the entrance of the spread of the deadly disease. Regarding preventive measures, he said, had already done optimally meet directly with a number of breeders in this area. In addition, the real action is taken by spraying in a number of cage residents. "That's an important step made in order to reduce the potential spread of the virus," he said Monday. According Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department data Sidrap he said, carrying only about a thousand chickens that died suddenly. Most deaths occur at home continued owned by a farmer in the village called La Bakkareng Kadidi, District Five Chert, Sidrap, last week. "Actually there are several cases of poultry death scene. But the worst is in Kelurahan Kadidi it. According to reports, the dead birds belonging Labakkareng it happened a few days ago before the alleged assault case AI virus is endemic in Sidrap," he said. Described, the critical points of the spread of avian influenza (AI) can happen anywhere, especially in areas of dense livestock. However he said, the greatest potential to spread mainly occurred in the border region linking Sidrap with a number of other areas. "Hence, several entrances to direct our Sidrap currently closed," he admitted.
Separately yesterday, the Head of Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Pinrang Ir H Syamsu Solomon said, in the last three days it had to do the spraying in order to anticipate the spread of bird flu in some districts. It also has destroyed hundreds of chickens infected with avian influenza or bird flu. "We have to isolate the spread of bird flu occurred in Sawitto, Tiroang, Paleteang, Mattiro Fur, and especially Lanrisang," he said.
While Head of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Department of Health Pinrang, drh Elvis Martina said, to ensure the chickens infected with bird flu will be diagnosed with clinical symptoms, surgical chicken carcasses, as well as rapid testing (rapid test). If the result is negative, will be a complete examination in the laboratory at the Veterinary Center (BBV) Maros. "For the infected chickens in this Pinrang we do not continue inspection in Maros, because it was positively infected by the AI," he said. Elvis said that, had the bird flu virus outbreak in Pinrang in 2006 and re-emerged in 2007, then in 2008 and 2009, no longer found. According to him, to make sure one is safe from bird flu areas to go through three consecutive years of zero cases. If the fourth year is still zero case, then it can be declared safe from bird flu. "That could diusul to provincial and central governments to secure areas of bird flu," he said.
This year, according to him, no funds from the special budget for bird flu prevention and vaccines. There was only the regular budget. AI-infected poultry culling carried out by the president instructed Distanak number 1 of 2007 concerning the handling and control of bird flu virus. On the second point mentions two instructions, culling birds that have been contaminated or that are kept in residential areas in the region indicated or suspected to have contracted the bird flu virus and provide reasonable compensation. At three points mentioned, the allocated funds for the handling and control of bird flu virus.
Data Distanak Pinrang mention, poultry chicken bird flu in the area indicated as many as 4094 birds. Among others in District Lanrisang, the type of free-range chicken (village) in the Village each Lanrisang 557 heads, 82 tails Ulue Same Village, Village Amassangan tail 105, Village-longi Mallongi 1280 tail, and tail 670 Lerang Village. Then type broiler chicken (chicken pieces) as many as 400 individuals. In Sub Mattiro Fur, Hamlet Village Padaidi Pao, 275 chickens infected village. Then in District Watang Sawitto, Kelurahan kampung Macorawalie 50 chickens, and in the Village District Fakkie Tiroang 50 fish. Plus in the Village District Leppangan Patampanua found 625 laying chickens (broilers).
While data from the Health Department Pinrang mentioned, until now there has been found that infected people have bird flu, but Sept. 25, a number of residents included in the monitoring of Public Health Pinrang, among others in the village of Suppang Saddang 10 people, Village Ulue Same two people, Mallongi longi-five people, and the Village Amassangan one person. Not less than 18 people can be monitored on suspicion of contracting bird flu virus.
(Edy-mg5) bird flu spread in Pinrang Lanrisang 557-Village-village chickens Same Ulue Amassangan 82 tail-Village 105 Village Mallongi tail-tail-1280-longi Lerang Village 670 Hamlet Pao-tail, tail-Village 275 Padaidi Macorawalie 50 tail-Village Fakkie 50 fish-tail 625 Village Leppangan source: distanak Pinrang
Flanked Ajatappareng Tight
Sunday, 26 September 2010
PINRANG (SINDO) - Regional border districts in the region Ajatappareng officers Animal Husbandry Department guarded Pinrang and Parepare to prevent the spread of bird flu virus spreading in Sidrap.
Anticipatory policy is taken following an outbreak of bird flu virus back in the area which caused thousands of dead chickens in Sidrap. Head of Animal Health and Public Health Primier Health Office (DHO) Pinrang Elsy tersebut.Virus confirmed that H5N1 was coded shipment of bird flu-prone areas. One of them Sidrap, known most often mentioned tersebut.Dia disease, since last few days it was banning poultry second traffic area. Not only that entry, exit Pinrang poultry workers were prohibited.
Even specialized in the village of Amassangang, Mallongi-longi, Sumpang Saddang, and Hamlet Uloe Lanrisang District, poultry originating from the area destroyed to prevent spread of the officer. Since last weekend, four villages were also isolated. "Obviously we will explore the origins of the causes of the spread penyakititu, sekaligusmemperketat control the entry of poultry in other areas, especially in the border region. Especially at the scene, we try to neutralize for the disease does not spread to humans.
One way of culling, burying, or burning a dead chicken, "he said. While the Chief Medical Officer Pinrang Rusman Ahmad said, eight people suffering from fever pascadaerah Lanrisang District was attacked by the virus. He said he made some observations to determine the cause of his illness eight people tersebut. Bahkan Health has also built more quickly post to monitor the possibilities there are people who contracted the H5N1 virus or bird flu. Anticipatory action related dissemination of the virus, also captured the City Government (City Government) Parepare.
Head of Livestock Department PKPK Parepare Mustamin revealed, surveillance involving communications and ranch land, made to anticipate the entry of the deadly disease of poultry into the city of Pare Pare. "Control of transport of livestock across the border is already routinely performed. Although there are no instructions, we memperketatpengawasan.Antisipasi we do as early as possible considering that the virus raged in Pinrang, "he said.
While in Sidrap, Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) also isolated a chicken farm in the village of La Bakkareng Kadidi, District of La Panca Rijang.Ribuan chicken Bakkareng also reported to have died from bird flu. Local officials also have been spraying the cage with a liquid disinfectant to kill the virus.
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Bird Flu Threatens Livestock Population
SIDRAP, Upeks - The attack of bird flu spread quickly and return to threaten livestock population. Having found the case of the death of dozens of chickens suddenly in Pinrang, Soppeng and Wajo, fatal disease of cattle is now starting to spread in Sidrap which became the largest chicken stock base in Eastern Indonesia (KTI)
Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap, Ju'mat (24 / 9) launch, at least 1,000 laying hens in the village of La Bakkareng Kadidi, District Five Chert, Sidrap reported sudden death.
The case of the death of thousands of chickens owned by La Bakkareng this happened for two days in a row since a few days ago, but the new report is received after the outbreak of bird flu issue that hit several areas in Ajatappareng.
Head Disnakkan Sidrap, Ir H Abd Aziz MM, as confirmed admitted that he had taken preventive measures against possible spread of bird flu attack in Sidrap.
"Report on the sudden death of chickens owned La Bakkareng force us immediately undertake efforts isolation.'s Chicken coop La Bakkareng in direct Kadidi we cover and do the disinfectant," said Abd Aziz.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Biodefense System Overhaul Was Necessary, HHS Secretary Says
By Martin Matishak
Global Security Newswire
WASHINGTON -- A planned $1.9 billion revamp of the nation's medical countermeasure enterprise was overdue as government scientists were using decades old technology to confront new and emerging biological threats, a senior Obama administration official said here last week (see GSN, Sept. 24).
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Countermeasures are typically defined as drugs and vaccines that ward against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents and emerging infectious diseases.
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Asked Dr. Farid Hosni, head of the project "Stop bird flu stop AI" of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the need to implement government decisions to ban the circulation and sale of live birds, to avoid the spread of avian flu is widely across provinces.
Hosni said that the process of mutation Influenza continues unless it is to eradicate the disease, warning of the outbreak of the disease and its spread in the winter especially in January and February, a period that has been very active for the disease.
Hosni said that the proportion of deaths in bird flu account for 59% globally, and added Egypt's candidate countries from among the five countries in the world will be a pandemic coming through, it is also the only country in Africa which is still disease exists yet been able to Nigeria's eradication final.
He explained that 90% of the farms in Egypt are not licensed, and therefore the owners do not report the emergence of cases in which, the purpose of licensing is to compensate the farm owners in the event of the discovery of the disease after being told about his appearance.
He criticized Hosni policy vaccination of poultry breeding rural, asserting that it failed miserably, "The immunization does not prevent the disease, but prevents the onset of symptoms only," The proportion of immunization in Egypt did not exceed 10% of the proportion of those birds, according to a report of the Food and Agriculture.
With the complexity of the General Authority for Veterinary Services, intensive meetings with directors of the coming period directorates in the governorates of Veterinary Medicine in preparation for the confrontation and control avian influenza pandemic.
Said Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Garhi Chairman, General Authority for Veterinary Services, said that the Authority contracted to large quantities of the vaccine used to combat the disease, these vaccines will be distributed to the directorates in the governorates of Veterinary Medicine, known rearing of live birds.
The Garhi that big farms will be vaccinated with the intensification of the withdrawal of samples and examine them, stressing the need to assist the State in the application of the law prohibiting the sale of live birds and investigation of the active virus of avian influenza in different governorates.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has begun in the activation of the ministerial decision to close shops and trading of live birds.
Residents Eight Suspected Bird Flu Pinrang
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Eight people were residents in the District Lanrisang, Pinrang, South Sulawesi, on Monday (27 / 9), suspected of contracting bird flu. One by one in eight residents were visited by the local health department medical team, and checked his condition.
Do not want to spread the virus, local health department, closely monitor the development of eight people suspected of being exposed to bird flu virus.
Now, the Government Pinrang, through a combination of public health and animal husbandry department continues to handle cases that arise again, pascamewabah in 2005
Infected with Bird Flu
Masamba - Department of Agriculture North Luwu 4000 finally destroy the flu infected poultry in the village brung Patila, District Bonebone. 4000 cattle culling laying hens was conducted on Saturday, September 25, around 21:00 pm, at Village Patila. Culling of poultry infected with bird flu is led directly Head Clinic, drh Adriyani Ismail, and accompanied by officers from Wajo LDCC. Destruction of laying hens was conducted using anti-virus outfit.
Whereas before, culling birds that tested positive for bird flu in Patila Hamlet, Village Patila constrained indemnity compensation issues. Because the compensation agreement between the government and ranchers do not exist. Integrated team of technical correspondence to the Provincial Agriculture Office and the center provided assistance for the immediate replacement of cattle to be destroyed.
drh Adriyani when confirmed Ismail said the culling was done in collaboration with the farmers, so that this annihilation process can be done. In addition, he explained Wajo LDCC also assisted officers, led by drh Putu who come directly to the Village Patila.
drh Adriyani revealed, 4,000 birds were destroyed in a way cut and then burned. That is a cage containing two-cage chicks and laying hens contains.
Alhamdulillah''poultry culling process we can do this as soon as possible thanks to the awareness of the farmers. In addition, steps taken to not spread bird flu virus is by spraying anti virus. In addition, we also continue to conduct monitoring and surveillance in the surrounding area,''said Adriyani.
Japan: 114 birds die in large urban starling Iwamizawa
[Iwamizawa] found that a large number of dead starlings on the city's vacant Iwamizawa, a total of 114 dead birds until the 27th overall Sorati Development Authority (and challenging) was recovered. The department sent the corpse from Hokkaido University, are investigating the cause.
The carcasses were concentrated under a tree for several of the starling roost there, the agency is sprayed with slaked lime, disinfected.
Umemura Takashi, Professor of Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, examined the corpse Hokudai 24 days (Comparative Pathology) is "the animal is in egg mortality at the turn of the season. Is tested for bird flu, there is no possibility "said. Detailed in the current pathology, from one perspective turns out that the results of ~ 2 weeks.
Japan: Pandemic influenza: infection of two closed school children Matsumoto / Nagano
September 27, 2010 regionals Mainitishinbun
この小学校の3学年は25日から学年閉鎖した。
Third grade elementary school is closed from the 25th grade.
新型インフルエンザの集団発生は6月7日以来、15週ぶり。
Influenza outbreaks since June 7, the first time in 15 weeks.
県健康長寿課によると、24日に3学年の児童42人中11人が発熱などの症状で欠席。
According to the County Division of healthy longevity, in the absence of symptoms such as fever 11 people out of 42 children in grades 3 to 24 days.
うち2人にPCR(遺伝子)検査を実施したところ、新型インフルエンザの感染を確認したという。
Two of the PCR (gene) was inspected, it was confirmed influenza infection.
【小田中大】 [Oda] Hiroshi Naka
Map: S. Sulawesi H5N1
Bird Flu Positive, Thousands of Chickens Destroyed
27/09/2010 10:14
Liputan6.com, North Luwu: North Luwu Animal Husbandry Department, South Sulawesi, culled thousands of chickens owned by a number of breeders in the local area. This is done because thousands of chickens are positively infected by avian flu on Monday (27 / 9).
In addition, the local farms also isolate the infected area. Officers deliver vaccines and spraying the cage to the ranchers and farmers.
This is a case of second time happened in the area earlier in 2007 after thousands of chickens owned by residents in the District Mepedeceng also destroyed and had spread to several residents.
Pinrang KLB Flu Burung
MONDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2010 11:15 pm 208 HitsShare
Pinrang outbreaks of Avian Influenza
NASRI ABOE/FAJAR SEMPROT. Petugas menyemprotkan obat ke ayam yang diduga terserang flu burung di Dusun Paladang Kecamatan Lanrisang, Pinrang, Sabtu lalu.
Wakil Bupati (Wabup) Pinrang, HA Kaharuddin Machmud bersama pimpinan instansi terkait juga telah mengunjung
Nasri Aboe / DAWN spray. Officers spraying drug to chickens suspected of bird flu in the Hamlet District Paladang Lanrisang, Pinrang, Saturday lalu.
PINRANG - The discovery of thousands of chickens died suddenly, now Pinrang entry status of outbreaks (epidemics) avian influenza (AI) or bird flu . Control of chicken continues to be improved.
Vice Regent (Vice Regent) Pinrang, HA Kaharuddin Machmud associated with management of the institution has also been visiting the location of the discovery of thousands of chickens died suddenly last weekend. Chicken's residents were also examined. Even the entourage of Vice Regent successfully intercepted thousands of chickens suspected of bird flu.
Vice Regent also visited the abattoir chicken farm belonging to one company. Now the company's chicken was immediately isolated. "We have isolated chicken with Vice Regent owned by one company in order to avoid the spread of the bird flu virus," said Head of the Department of Agriculture Animal Health and Livestock Pinrang, drh Elvis Martina.
Chickens that died suddenly added, also continues to grow. For example, in Paladang, District Lanrisang, there were 625 chickens reportedly died suddenly. "If 2010 was, there activities of bulk vaccine. But the budget has not gone down," he added.
In addition, Pinrang Health Department has also begun to lend a hand. The area reportedly found chickens died suddenly visited by health workers. The aim examine the possibility, if the bird flu virus had attacked citizens or not. But until Sunday, September 26, residents who fell ill has not been there.
Head of Department (Head) Pinrang Health, Dr. Rusman also admitted to having a team monitoring the impact of bird flu on chicken. Monitoring continues. "We remain alert to the possibility of people stricken with bird flu," he said.
Thousands of Bird Flu Chickens Destroyed, Village isolated
Lutra Pemkab Siagakan 24 Hour Health Officer
Masamba - Virus and Avian Influenza (AI) that cause outbreaks of bird flu hit North Luwu. Local Health Department found no positive thousands of chickens infected with dangerous viruses. The findings were obtained in the Village District Patila Bone-bone.
Lutra health office immediately perform culling of chickens infected with arson positive. Destruction performed Saturday night at the farm location one resident in the village of Patila.
At least 4000 laying hens were burned in these extermination. This was done to avoid spreading the virus to other farms to humans even around the infected cattle. Head of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture of North Luwu, Armiadi, which confirmed confirmed the infected chickens in the area and on their Destruction.
The findings of bird flu infected chickens that had been there since 18 September last. Animal Husbandry Department received a report 40 chickens in one cage farms in the village Patila citizens who die suddenly.
Then September 19 to 21, about 400 chickens in the same cage again sudden death. "The climax last night we did the destruction by burning at least 4000 laying hens are positively infected burned along the cage," said Armiadi. The total number of infected chickens found in North Luwu itself has reached at least 6000 chickens in three cages.
Regent North Luwu, Andi Herry Iskandar, who confirmed this afternoon, Sunday, September 26, said it had made several attempts to avoid the spread of Avian Influenza is a virus.
"We've done the destruction last night. In addition, I also had ordered the spraying in several locations that are considered prone to contracting the virus," said Herrera on his cell phone.
In addition, Herrera said, the institute has also conducted isolasoi in place that found the virus in question. "Public Health has also made the isolation of the place (Village Patila, ed)," he said. Ten houses around the chicken pen found with the virus closely watched by the Department of Health and the local Animal Husbandry Department.
"I have ordered health officials to alert Patila 24 hours in the village since the night before, to anticipate teburuk happened," said Herrera. Earlier in the East Luwu, also found at least 24 thousand positive chickens infected with avian influenza.
The chickens are scattered in nine districts namely, District Wotu, Burau, Tomoni, Mangkutana, Kalaena, Malili, Wasuponda, East Tomoni, and Angkona.
Three Village Bird Flu
PINRANG, Upeks - 5,000 pieces and 800 broiler chicken tested positive for bird flu.
Back outbreak of bird flu virus in Pinrang, quickly spread to several villages in the District Lanrisang, namely Amassangang Village, Village Mallongi-longi, Hamlet and Hamlet Sumpang Saddang Uloe, which plagued since Wednesday (22 / 9).
In fact, 5,000 chickens infected with bird flu confirmed by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (Distanak) Pinrang, has been divided into other people and sold cheaply by the owner of the farm to the market. Communities in'm wary of the circulation of chicken and chicken pieces bervirus bird flu estimated to have spread in a number of areas in the District Pinrang.
To Upeks yesterday, Head of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Distanak Pinrang, drh Elvis Martina, suggests so. Elvis said it received reports of new residents on Thursday (23 / 9). Report the number of citizens associated poultry that died suddenly, followed up his party by visiting the location.
Elvis added, for fourteen days ahead, it also will isolate the water at the scene to keep it out in, considering the water at the site also has been confirmed infected with the deadly plague.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sahabuddin Thoaha: Virus AI Do not be exaggerated
PINRANG - The bird flu virus or Avian Influenza (AI) is now suspected outbreak in some areas has remained a fearsome specter in the midst of society. However, members of parliament Pinrang, Sahabuddin Thoaha requested that suspected cases of AI outbreaks do not need to be exaggerated.
The reason, until now, there are no data that prove that bird flu is a major cause of human death. Sahabuddin who met in his office, at the Parliament building Pinrang, Friday, September 24 and then say, so far, I have found no accurate data on human deaths due to Avian Influenza (AI). There was, he said only suspeck (allegedly) only. "I dare to eat the chicken, which is important is cooked above 100 degrees Celsius, because the virus that range," he said.
Sahabuddin regard, if the issue of AI increasingly exaggerated, impact can affect the survival of breeders. "If this continues and making people afraid to eat chicken, then it is unlikely many farmers will stop their efforts to cultivate," he explained. "From suspec existing data, have not been recorded that the breeder chickens infected with bird flu, but every time he wrestled with the chicken. Logically, it should rancher who first become infected, not someone else," says Sahabuddin. Even so, Sahabuddin asserted, AI eradication efforts do need to be handled quickly, accurately and professionally, because it is very harmful to society with the death of livestock. "Transmission of AI is very risky, but if the man less likely. Because if sinosis from animals to humans such as rabies which is transmitted to humans mad dog. Unlike the swine flu," he said
Vaccine Supply Running Low
MONDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2010
SIDRAP - Outbreaks of bird flu or H5N1 virus has not stopped at Sidrap. Even today has expanded into several neighboring regions, ranging Pinrang, Soppeng, Wajo, Luwu, including Pare Pare-prone category. After the attack of thousands of birds belonging to a breeder in Kadidi, Labakkareng, Sidrap, virus
Edy Basri-Suardi-Moch Dervish Only version of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap mentions, deaths of poultry in the region just as much as three tails only.
Among farmers in Sidrap, especially base layer chicken farm in the village Tanete was deeply worried by this deadly disease outbreaks. They very much hope for Disnakkan Sidrap can do as optimal as possible for the largest chicken deaths in Sidrap in 2005 did not reoccur. "Hopefully this plague to an end. It's nothing, if it is not immediately receive serious attention from the government, might the most recent poultry deaths in South Sulawesi, as in 2005 and then re-occur. Let's hope it does not happen again," please La Hajji, a farmer in the village of Allakuang, Sidrap on Sunday yesterday.
Head Disnakkan Sidrap, HM Abd Aziz who dikondirmasi yesterday, said one thousand poultry deaths on Kadidi Labakkareng property, not yet certain whether because of bird flu or not. Even so, to avoid things that are not desirable, Disnakkan keep doing concrete steps such as spraying mendesinfektan or property Labakkareng henhouse. So far, he added, it still can handle cases of sudden death of poultry was by utilizing the available disinfectant. It's just that he said again, it would not be prolonged given the limited supply of disinfectant that exist today. Aziz also said he did not have enough vaccine stocks to help farmers if at any time they need. The lack of funds allocated through the Regional Budget (APBD), the principal and the changes this year to be one cause. "Indeed, inventories of disinfectants, medicines and vaccines should always be there to be used at any time. Sidrap Moreover, this is the largest breeding base in South Sulawesi. But because of budget limitations on us, then some important things that had yet to be fulfilled," he said.
He said that, in addition to jump directly to the field, it is also intense in the four-point monitoring the border areas of these regions, in Baranti, Lawawoi, Tanru Tedong and Bilokka. In these four areas he said, the monitoring carried out strictly, especially checked the facilities and infrastructure are in and out of farms in Sidrap.
Disnakkan Sidrap released, a number of critical points of the spread of bird flu in the current Sidrap them, District Maritengngae, Panca Chert, Kulo, Panca Lautang and Two Pitue. Six districts are said Aziz, endemic H5N1 virus or avian influenza (AI), so need to get control of the relevant agencies Sidrap Pemkab.
While in Pinrang, the impact of bird flu issue makes the price of chicken in the area dropped dramatically. The price of chicken pieces in a traditional market that was sold for Rp 30 thousand per head, now only $ 5,000 per cow. Even mentioned there were eight people currently being evacuated because of fears of contracting the bird flu virus in District Lanrisang. In the region where it was first discovered at least 337 poultry chickens that died suddenly. It was precisely in Hamlet Ulo Same Village Sub Ulue Lanrisang. Plus find more thousands of chickens died in Hamlet Paladang, Malongi Village Sub-longi Lanrisang. Member of Parliament Dr Ir Sahabuddin Pinrang Thoaha MAgr say, so far there has been no accurate data about human mortality caused by bird flu virus. That there is merely suspected or alleged. 'But please do not be exaggerated lah, because this is very disturbing residents primarily ranchers, "pleaded legislators this MCC. Added Sahabuddin, eradication of bird flu does need to be handled quickly, accurately, and professionally due to adverse community impact. In Soppeng, cases of bird flu that attacked hundreds of chickens bangkok serious attention Husbandry and Fisheries Department (Disnakkan) local.
Disnakkan cooperate Party Central Veterinary (BBV) Maros went down to take samples of hundreds of chickens in the eight districts that died suddenly it. Viruses avian influenza (AI) attacked two villages in Soppeng namely Baringeng (Lilirilau) and Congko (Marioriawa). Head Disnakkan Soppeng, Ir H Sugirman Djaropi MS in his office, said last weekend, specifically the team from BBV Maros monitoring bird flu cases in Soppeng. Samples of the chicken will be studied in the laboratory and the results are immediately delivered to the Regency Soppeng. "This is an action to prevent the spread of bird flu to prevent spreading. Results of samples submitted to the local government immediately Soppeng, "guarantee Sugirman.
Separate, Head of Animal Health Disnakkan Soppeng, drh Hartono added, cases of bird flu affecting chickens in two villages bangkok was the first case was discovered during the last three years. He said the case The bird flu was under control and only found bangkok chicken attack. "For the chicken population categories of race are still safe. Until yesterday have not found cases of bird flu attack in the center of ranch residents, "said Hartono.
Hartono added, Disnakkan parties have done in anticipation of bird flu infections by distributing disinfectant to some center ranch. He also urged farmers to always maintain the cleanliness of his chicken coop. Hartono also explains, transmission of bird flu could be through chicken imported from outside the region. Because sometimes the chickens are already infected with bird flu so that if the death directly transmitted to the other chickens in the vicinity.
(*) bird flu outbreak
1. Pinrang, Sidrap, Soppeng, Wajo, Luwu
2. Thousands of chickens die in Kadidi, Labakkareng, Sidrap
3. Thousands of chickens also died in the Same Ulue and Paladang, Lanrisang, Pinrang
4. Hundreds of chickens die in Baringeng (Lilirilau) and Congko (Marioriawa), Soppeng
5. Areas prone in Sidrap, Maritengngae, Panca Chert, Kulo, Panca Lautang, Two Pitue
6. Stock of limited vaccine in Sidrap and Pinrang
7. In Soppeng, Maros BBV team examined samples of dead chickens in eight districts
Bali tourists bring rabies risk home
EPA / MADE NAGI ©
Travel medicine clinics have reported a doubling this year in the number of tourists returning from Bali who need treatment for potential exposure to rabies because of bites from animals, mostly dogs.
Doctors and travel health experts are also reporting a surge in gastroenteritis and the mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bali in the past 18 months, raising concerns about poor public health standards on the holiday island.
The WA Health Department recently issued a warning to travellers returning from Bali to be on alert for signs of the bacterial infection Legionnaires' disease, after two West Australians and a Victorian became infected.
The disease spreads when people inhale droplets of contaminated water from air-conditioning units, spas and the popular misting sprays found in hot climates.
In July, the department warned tourists about health risks from a range of infections, including rabies and dengue fever, and the gastroenteritis illnesses commonly known as Bali belly.
On top of that, sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia are thought to be rife.
East Java: Ponorogo - Chickens Suspected Died of H5N1
26/09/2010
Ponorogo - The issue of the existence of an outbreak of bird flu now the deadly virus re-emerged in Ponorogo. At least dozens of chickens owned by residents Kertosari, district of the City died under mysterious circumstances.
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"After we know if the chicken virus belongs to us, we immediately burn and bury semuai duck, whether alive or dead. This is to prevent the spread of the deadly virus," he said.
Animal Attack Bird Flu
SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2010 19:49 pm
SIDRAP - Attack avian influenza (AI) or bird flu spreads fast. Once found cases of sudden deaths of hundreds of chickens in Pinrang, Soppeng and Wajo, now the deadly disease from spreading to Earth Nene Mallomo, Sidrap.
Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Sidrap launch at least 1,000 laying hens in the village of La Bakkareng Kadidi, District Five Chert reported sudden death. Case
death of thousands of chickens owned by La Bakkareng that occurred during two consecutive days.
Head of Department (Head), Livestock and Fisheries (Nakkan) Sidrap, Abdul Aziz admitted that he had
take preventive measures against possible spread of bird flu outbreaks. "Report on the sudden death of chickens owned La Bakkareng force us immediately undertake efforts isolation.'s Chicken La Cage direct Bakkareng we close with a given disinfectant," he said.
So far more Azis, Disnakkan still doing research to find out the potential spread of bird flu. The target stakeholders can quickly take action in the field. "The command regents, the location of bird flu should be closed. The point for transmission are not attacking livestock in the vicinity," he said.
Aziz said a special team that was deployed as many as eight people made up of leaders and district livestock partisifation decease survivors and response (KDP and PDSR). "Obviously we try to work fast and as much as possible. People do not need
worried, "she begged
Eight People Sick After Chicken Dead
Metrotvnews.com, Pinrang: Eight people reportedly suffered from fever and cough on the location of thousands of chickens died, in Pinrang regency, South Sulawesi.
Although there is suspicion of bird flu virus, health department officials have not set the eight citizens as suspect bird flu.
Eight people suspected of exposure to bird flu virus, originating from sub Lanrisang, Pinrang regency, South Sulawesi.
From the results of medical examinations, eight residents have a fever and cough, after contact with poultry infected with bird flu virus.
However, health department officials have not set it to eight citizens as suspect bird flu.
They just keep an eye on the health condition to eight residents. If his condition worsened, officials will refer to the hospital immediately Andi Makassar, Parepare.
Three days after the discovery of two thousand chickens died, the traffic was isolated Lanrisang livestock in the district, so as not to spread to other regions. Officers had destroyed the chicken ranch and sprayed dead chicken coop owned by residents.
Five plague cases reported in Tibet, one dead
| 2010-09-26 12:14:57 |
BEIJING/LHASA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Five people have been diagnosed of pneumonic plague in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region and one of them has died, health authorities confirmed Sunday.
All the five cases were reported in Latok Village, Nangxian County of Nyingchi Prefecture, Ministry of Health said on its website, quoting a report from Tibet's regional health department.
It said the first case was detected on Sept. 23 and the patient died of severe lung infections.
The other four cases, all of whom reportedly had direct contacts with the first patient, have been quarantined.
"One of the cases is critical and the other three appear in stable condition," the report said.
Health authorities did not identify the patients.
The health department in Tibet has sent disease prevention and control specialists to Nangxian County to prevent the epidemic from spreading further.
It said everyone who visited the county after Sept. 18 must immediately seek treatment should fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms appear.
Tibet has alerted all neighboring provinces to the cases.
Pneumonic plague, an infection in the lungs, is a rare but deadly form of plague. Signs of illness include fever, headache, weakness and rapidly developing pneumonia.
In China plague is categorized as Class A infectious diseases -- the most serious class under China's Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
The most recent fatal case of plague in China was reported in June, according to the health ministry.
Six more succumb to mystery fever
TNN, Sep 26, 2010, 10.13pm IST
The outbreak of the fever has forced the health department to send a team of doctors to the affected villages of Rasoolabad, Amraudha, Sarwan Kheda and Gajner.
According to sources, six more patients of malaria were admitted at the district hospital on Sunday. As many as 97 people are suffering from the fever.
Those succumbed to the `mystery' fever on Sunday were identified as Vikas (4) of Gandhi Nagar, Rasoolabad, Mukesh (30) of Amrauhiya, Shalini (7) and Ram Avtar (55), both of Amraudha, Anwar (40) of Gajner and Gaurav (13) of Sarwan Kheda.
SDM, Derapur, SD Ram said: "We are yet to identify the exact nature of the fever."
According to the doctor at Rasoolabad primary health centre, all the victims first developed high fever before having convulsions and dying.
A paediatrician, who accompanied the health team to the villages, said that the outbreak seemed to be a virulent form of encephalitis.
"The children succumbed within 12-14 hours of the onset of high fever," he said.
"We have told the block health officials in Derapur to clear the stagnant water immediately and send blood samples collected from affected persons to the district hospital at Akbarpur," chief medical officer Lajjaram said.
Nearly 400 villagers of Gilauliya in Derapur block are down with fever since the past one week. Shiva, Jaipal, Mahipal, Jyoti, Phool Kumari, Kapil, Vishal, Muskan, Rohit, Jaikaran, Neha, Ravi, Nidhi, Romi, Reeta, Shiv Devi, Rukmani, Rampyari, Sharbati, Prema, Priyanka and Sindoori were among those having fever.
Raghuram of Derapur said his three-year-old son, Bablu, was fine when he had dinner and went to bed last night. "He suddenly fell ill this morning. We took him to the health centre where he became unconscious."
"There is no health facility here and the doctors are just distributing paracetamol tablets," Balram, another villager added.
Residents Eight Suspected Bird Flu
Cut chicken Sale Cheap
Health Pinrang make observations on eight people suspected of being infected with the H5N1 virus causing bird flu disease. Observations following the discovery of 5000 poultry broiler type die in District Lanrisang.
Pinrang Chief Medical Officer, Dr Rusman, said the residents in a positive bird flu has yet been found. "But we made some observations on eight residents to anticipate," Heriawan.
Command Post community health checks have also been established in Sompa Saddang, District Lanrisang. The establishment of posts to monitor the possibility of faster citizens who contracted the H5N1 virus. A resident district Cempa, Pinrang, bird flu infected 2005.
The government has isolated Pinrang Sub Lanrisang after poultry in the region positively infected by avian flu. This disease was first discovered in Dusung Paladang, Mallongi Village Sub-longi Lanrisang.
The spread of bird flu in poultry is feared more widespread. Moreover, farmers in the hamlet Paladang, Lanrisang District, which has been declared positive for bird flu endemic areas sell cheap piece of chicken poultry species.
Head of Department of Agriculture and Livestock Pinrang, Syamsu Sulaiman, deplored the farmers who directly sell cheap all the chicken piece. In effect, the virus Avian Influenza (AI) which is found in the area of farm partnerships Paladang Hamlet could spread to other areas.
Chicken pieces previously Rp 30 thousand per head sold cheap to Rp 5,000 per head after many died. The number of broiler farms in the area of partnerships Hamlet Paladang found dead tail of 5000 and 1000 types of broiler chicken tail types of race (native).
"The area was first stricken with avian influenza virus can be eradicated its spread by spraying. The problem is, the chicken pieces from the area after the widespread sale cheap Rp 5,000 per head," beber Syamsu, Saturday, September 24th.
Broiler population in Hamlet Paladang about 30 thousand heads. Department of Agriculture and Livestock has been spraying to reduce its spread in the region
Egypt: Closure of 775 shops selling live birds Menoufia
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Director of the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine Menoufia, that during the campaigns that aimed at preventing circulation of live birds in markets close 775 stores for the sale of live birds, pointing out that the neighbor to change the activity of the assignee and the granting of all the facilities necessary to do so.
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Egypt: New outbreak of bird flu in Fayoum
Bodies uncovered in Fayoum of Veterinary Medicine for a new outbreak of bird flu Etsa Center, where the execution of dozens of domestic poultry and to take preventive measures in the vicinity of the focus in a village center Itsa.
Dr. Mahmoud quality of mind, and Undersecretary of Veterinary Medicine in the government, that the focus of which was discovered in the village of Abu Sir Etsa Center is home to the Birds of Education, stressed that he did not show any infections of poultry farms and special projects in education.
He added that the surveys Permanent and investigation ongoing that is revealed about this focus, has been shown of rapid testing positive sample, which was confirmed by the results of analysis labs, veterinary central Cairo, has been in coordination with the security services and local administration to take all protective measures for contacts of, and said he was not There are no human cases of the disease.


