Avian Flu School: A Training Approach to Prepare for H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

AUTOR(ES)

Beltran-Alcrudo, Daniel

FONTE

Association of Schools of Public Health

RESUMO

Since the reemergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in 2003, a panzootic that is historically unprecedented in the number of infected flocks, geographic spread, and economic consequences for agriculture has developed. The epidemic has affected a wide range of birds and mammals, including humans. The ineffective management of outbreaks, mainly due to a lack of knowledge among those involved in detection, prevention, and response, points to the need for training on H5N1 HPAI. The main challenges are the multidisciplinary approach required, the lack of experts, the need to train at all levels, and the diversity of outbreak scenarios.

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