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From: Ann
Morrison [amorrismo@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday,
August 22, 2008 11:02 AM
Subject: ahm;
Biosecurity: Bird Flu Clade H7N3 low pathology in Rhode Island
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Although
this H7N3 form of bird flu is not considered to be a health hazard to humans, most low pathogenic bird flu virus will
create a conjunctivitus in susceptible humans.
Therefore, if you get conjunctivitus (eye redness and puss), be sure to
mention to your doctor that he should test for bird flu.
According to the Terrestrial animal health code:
"Birds
that are kept in captivity for any reason other than those reasons referred to
in the preceding paragraph, including those that are kept for shows, races,
exhibitions, competitions, breeding or selling these categories of birds as
well as pet birds, are not considered to be poultry."
However, I recommend that all pet birds
be used as sentinels for the health of your surrounding environment. My parakeet recently died, and the only
thing it had in common with me was the indoor air and water. I have been complaining that something is
wrong with our public water, not only because my parakeet died but also because
when I boil it, it leaves a sticky residue on the stainless steel pot. Also, it developes a cloudiness after
standing for a couple of days. I
suggest that drinking water be boiled, and kept refrigerated . I have started giving my cat my [boiled and
chilled] drinking water, and she is starting to look better.
Ann
Morrison
KD0EPB
Coordinator
of Emergency Management
White
Plains Subdivision
(636)
536-2234
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (H7N3) - USA: (RI)
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (H7N3) - USA: (RI)
AVIAN
INFLUENZA (H7N3) - USA: (RHODE ISLAND)
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Date:
21 Aug 2008
Source:
WPRI.com [edited]
<http://www.wpri.com/Global/story.asp?S=8878640&nav=menu20_3>
A
strain of bird flu has been detected in 4 swans found in the Seekonk River.
The
cases were discovered as part of routine surveillance by the Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management (DEM).
DEM says the strain of avian flu detected in Rhode Island is not the
same strain that has infected people in Asia and Europe since 2003, so it does
not pose a significant health risk to humans.
However,
the agency says the virus can be transmitted to wild birds and domestic poultry
flocks. It is urging all poultry owners to employ standard biosecurity and
sanitation practices. In particular, they should prevent flocks from having any
contact with wild birds. All poultry
owners should have their flocks tested. To schedule an appointment, call the
DEM's Division of Agriculture/Animal Health Unit at 401-222-2781. There is no
charge for the testing.
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[At
the time of this posting, DEM had not finished the sequencing and could only
report it as an H7, but later in the afternoon, more was known. Please see the
next posting. - Mod.TG]
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Date:
21 Aug 2008
Source:
Projo.com [edited]
<http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/newsblog/>
A
bird flu virus strain has been found in 4 mute swans collected from the Seekonk
River -- near the Swan Point Cemetery -- as part of routine state Department of
Environmental Management (DEM) surveillance.
While the DEM says the strain is not harmful to humans, it is suggesting
that all poultry owners should have their flocks tested. Tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) detected that the swans, part of a sample of 11 birds, were infected
with the H7N3 strain of avian influenza virus.
But
the DEM emphasized in a news release today [21 Aug 2008] that it was not the
same strain that has infected people in Asia and Europe since 2003, known as
H5N1, and there is no known significant health risk to people who are exposed
to this strain of the virus.
There
are no associated food safety concerns either, the DEM said. Chicken and other poultry products are safe
to eat.
However,
the virus can be transmitted to other birds and poses a significant risk to
other wild birds and domestic poultry flocks. So DEM's Division of Agriculture
will increase surveillance of domestic poultry flocks within a 6.2-mile radius
of where the infected swans were found.
The
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will do the same in the Bay State.
Rhode Island DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will also increase
surveillance of wild waterfowl (swans, ducks, geese, and others).
Every
year, State Veterinarian Scott Marshall at the state's Department of
Environmental Management said today [21 Aug 2008], a single duck or bird tests
positive for this flu. But this year [2008], several birds tested positive for
the virus. "That's what we find a little more alarming," he said.
As
a precaution, the DEM said that all poultry owners to protect their flocks
should carry out standard biosecurity and sanitation practices. Poultry owners
should prevent their flocks from contact with wild birds.
Relative
to other states, however, Rhode Island has a very small number of large-scale
poultry operations, according to Marshall.
The state has one large producer of game birds; 3 "layer
houses," to produce eggs; one large broiler producer, chickens that are
sold to be eaten; one turkey operation; and a few, smaller backyard operations,
according to Marshall. The largest number of domesticated birds is about 35
000, in Foster, he said. That's on the
opposite side of the state from where the flu cases were found.
"If
this is going to happen," he said of the bird infection, "it's in a
relatively safe place."
[Byline:
Mike McKinney]
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[This
is in all likelihood a low pathogenic form. These articles do not tell us
whether this was surveillance antibodies [likely] vs. active disease. Although
there are more birds than have been found in the past, it is interesting but
not alarming. Again, it should be stressed that there is no danger to humans
with this surveillance effort. - Mod.TG]
[see
also:
Avian
influenza (72): USA (AR), LPAI H7 20080604.1782
2007
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Avian
influenza, LP, turkeys - USA (VA) (02) 20070713.2257
Avian
influenza, LP, turkeys - USA (VA) 20070709.2191
Avian
influenza, H5N2, turkeys - USA (WV) (02): OIE 20070403.1133
Avian
influenza, H5N2, turkeys - USA (WV) 20070403.1128]
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Conjunctivitis
Note the cloudiness of this patient's right eye in this case of gonococcal conjunctivitis due to N. gonorrhoeae bacteria.
Description
Gonococcal conjunctivitis in caused by a direct inoculation of the conjunctival membrane of the eye with Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, causing this membrane covering the eye to become inflamed, edematous, and produce a purulent exudate.
Provider
CDC
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Source: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/phil/html/conjunctivitis/5170.html (January 23, 2008)