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Avian Influenza

Avian influenza (sometimes called bird flu) is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds.

What You Should Know

Michigan's Emerging Diseases Avian Influenza web page
- Michigan's Preparation and Response to Avian Influenza (April, 2006)
New! Avian Influenza Video Vignette
Avian influenza fact sheets
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about avian influenza
List of Countries with Confirmed Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) (May 28, 2008)

Specific Topics

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A DEAD BIRD
Avian influenza activity (surveillance)
- Maps of Confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) in Humans, Wild Birds, and Poultry since 2003 (May 2008)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center
- Wild Bird Plan: An Early Detection System for Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Migratory Birds U.S. Interagency Strategic Plan
Food Safety
USDA and CDC embargo of birds from specified countries
- Protecting U.S. Agriculture: Imports of Legal Birds and Bird Products
Avian influenza in cats
- FAO Animal Health Special Report: H5N1 in cats
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) FAQ's(see question #4)

Information for Specific Groups

Health care professionals
- Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (November 7, 2008)
- Guidance for Follow-up of Contacts of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (November 7, 2008)
- MDCH Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Testing Guidelines for Physicians (November 25 2008)
- MDCH Reporting and Laboratory Guidelines for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) (December 1, 2008)
- Interim recommendations for infection control (CDC)
- Travel Clinics (September 20, 2006)
- Avian influenza: resources for health professionals (CDC)
Clinical laboratories
- MDCH Bureau of Laboratories web page
- CDC Health Update: Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States (June 7, 2006)
- Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines
  - These guidelines have been developed for Michigan laboratories handling and processing specimens associated with influenza
- MDCH influenza A (H5) PCR information
- MDCH Avian/Novel Influenza Algorithm (August 5, 2006)
  - MDCH Routine Influenza Algorithm
  - MDCH Pandemic Influenza Algorithm
Schools
- Responding to Public Health Issues at School
- Hand Hygiene
- Fact Sheets for Parents: Avian Influenza and Seasonal Influenza
Poultry industry
People involved in poultry disease control activities
Employee Health and Safety for Avian Influenza Surveillance and Control Activities in Wild Bird Populations (Department of the Interior)
Persons with possible exposure
Travelers
U.S. citizens living abroad
Hobby and backyard poultry flock owners
Hunters

Additional Resources


	Related Content
•	Avian Influenza Toolkit for Travel Clinics

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