Influenza

Influenza is contagious and can easily spread from person to person.

It is recommended that people get an influenza vaccine every year to protect against the seasonal flu.

I got influenza from my co-worker who came to work sick.

The emergence of novel influenza strains, such as H5N1 and H7N9, has raised concerns about the potential for a pandemic caused by a highly pathogenic zoonotic influenza virus.

The transmission of zoonotic influenza between humans is rare, but it can occur in settings where there is close contact, such as households or healthcare facilities.

The control of zoonotic influenza also involves measures such as culling infected animals, improving biosecurity, and promoting safe food handling practices.

The symptoms of zoonotic influenza in humans are similar to those of seasonal influenza, including fever, cough, and body aches.

Swine influenza, or swine flu, is a type of influenza that occurs in pigs and can be transmitted to humans.

The 2009 H1N1 pandemic, also known as swine flu, was caused by a strain of influenza virus that originated in pigs and was transmitted to humans.

The transmission of influenza from animals to humans can occur through direct contact or by consuming contaminated food or water.

The World Health Organization monitors zoonotic influenza outbreaks to prevent the spread of the virus to humans.

Zoonotic influenza can be transmitted from animals to humans through direct contact, such as handling infected birds, or through contaminated surfaces or materials.

The prevention of zoonotic influenza requires a One Health approach that involves collaboration between animal, human, and environmental health sectors.

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a type of influenza that occurs in birds and can be transmitted to humans.

Vaccines are available for some strains of zoonotic influenza, such as avian influenza, but their effectiveness can vary.

Influenza strains that originate in animals, such as H5N1 and H1N1, can cause severe illness and even death in humans.

The detection and surveillance of zoonotic influenza is critical for early detection and response to potential outbreaks.

The control of zoonotic influenza requires a One Health approach, which involves collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors.

Vaccines are available to protect against some strains of zoonotic influenza, such as avian influenza.

Influenza viruses can mutate and jump between species, making it difficult to predict and prevent outbreaks.

Close contact with infected animals, such as poultry or pigs, is a major risk factor for zoonotic influenza transmission.

The symptoms of zoonotic influenza in humans can range from mild to severe, and in some cases, can lead to death.