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Bird Flu
Reports from University of Marmara, Medical Department add new data to research in bird flu
April 1st, 2008
According to recent research from Istanbul, Turkey, "Avian influenza threatens public health worldwide because it is usually associated with severe illness and, consequently, a higher risk of death. During the first months of 2006, Turkey experienced its first human avian influenza epidemic." "A total of 21 human cases were identified, 12 of which were confirmed by the National Institute for Medical Research. Nine of the cases, including the four fatal ones, were from the Dogubeyazit-Van region. This study aims to evaluate the efforts at the avian influenza outbreak control in the Van-Dogubeyazit region in 2006 through the experiences of health personnel. We conducted...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-01)
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