Region 7 Special Pathogen Outbreak Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

• 2024

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This video by Dr. Angela Hewlett, from the University of Nebraska, provides an in-depth analysis of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1). It outlines the virus's characteristics, transmission routes (animal-to-human and interspecies), and its impact on humans and animals. The presentation emphasizes healthcare strategies for identifying, isolating, and informing about cases, while detailing prevention and management protocols for clinicians. Resources for effective outbreak response, including vaccination and antiviral measures, are discussed, alongside updates on current epidemiological trends, testing, and public health guidance to mitigate pandemic risks.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Antiviral Agents; Disease Outbreaks; Epidemiology; Zoonoses; Infection Control; Infectious Disease Medicine; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype

Institutions: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

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