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Avian influenza (AI) is caused by Influenza A viruses, and are single stranded, segmented RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza A viruses continue to pose a major threat to the poultry industry and to the public. Wild aquatic birds are considered the primary hosts of influenza A, in which the virus is enzootic. In these birds, influenza viruses usually replicate in the intestinal tract, cause no disease, and spread by fecal contamination of the water habitat. This book discusses the epidemiology, global patters, and clinical management of Avian Influenza. It also examines the symptoms, treatment and clinical outcomes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a SARS coronavirus.

Avian influenza or bird flu refers to'influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.'Of the greatest concern is the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Most human contractions of the avian flu are a result of either handling dead infected birds or from contact with infected fluids. In this book, the authors discuss the molecular evolution, outbreaks and prevention/control of avian influenza. Topics include the risk assessment of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infections through water; biosecurity measures against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in free-range flocks and commercial poultry in developing countries; outbreak control and viral evolution of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Thailand; and the changes in perceptions and attitudes that were identified in a follow-up survey conducted when bird flu was not the focus on widespread media coverage in Australia.

Chapter 1 - Swine Influenza Chapter 2 - Influenza a Virus Subtype H1N1 Chapter 3 - 2009 Flu Pandemic Chapter 4 - Pandemic H1N1/09 Virus Chapter 5 - 2009 Flu Pandemic by Country Chapter 6 - 2009 Flu Pandemic Vaccine Chapter 7 - Avian Influenza Chapter 8 - Influenza A Virus Chapter 9 - Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1 Chapter 10 - Transmission and Infection of H5N1 Chapter 11 - Global Spread of H5N1 Chapter 12 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2004 & 2005 Chapter 13 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2006 Chapter 14 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2007

Chapter 1 - Avian Influenza Chapter 2 - Influenza A Virus Chapter 3 - Influenza A Virus Subtype H5N1 Chapter 4 - Transmission and Infection of H5N1 Chapter 5 - Global Spread of H5N1 Chapter 6 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2004 & 2005 Chapter 7 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2006 Chapter 8 - Global Spread of H5N1 in 2007 Chapter 9 - Human Mortality from H5N1

This volume is the seventh in a series of books based on ICAAC Symposia on Emerging Infections. It offers an updated review of new and emerging infectious diseases.