Avian flu containment, conceptual art
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Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease. The H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus first appeared in humans in Southeast Asia in 1997. Between 2003 and 2005 it killed over 60 people. It is carried by wildfowl, and can spread to commercial poultry, in which it is fatal. Humans can catch the virus if they are in close contact with infected poultry, although it cannot be contracted from meat or eggs. Also, as yet, H5N1 cannot be transferred between humans through the air as human flu viruses can. There are fears that the virus may mutate into a human transmissible form, which could lead to millions of deaths worldwide
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases a conceptual artwork representing avian flu containment. The image depicts the crucial measures of quarantine and culling to slow down or prevent the spread of this infectious disease among birds. Avian flu, caused by the H5N1 strain of the influenza virus, emerged in humans in Southeast Asia back in 1997. Between 2003 and 2005, it claimed over 60 lives, primarily transmitted through contact with infected poultry. The artwork serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that avian flu can have on both animal and human populations. While wildfowl carry this deadly virus, it can also be transmitted to commercial poultry where it proves fatal. Humans are at risk if they come into close contact with infected birds; however, consumption of meat or eggs does not pose a threat. One significant aspect is that unlike human flu viruses, H5N1 cannot currently be transferred between humans through airborne transmission. Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding its potential mutation into a form capable of person-to-person transmission—a scenario that could result in millions of deaths worldwide. Through this thought-provoking illustration created using computer artwork techniques, Science Photo Library aims to raise awareness about the importance of effective control measures for avian flu outbreaks while highlighting ongoing research efforts within microbiology and virology fields. This powerful visual representation underscores the need for continued vigilance and collaboration across various sectors to combat global epidemics effectively.
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