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Understanding Avian Bird Flu: Etiology and Pathogenic Strains

This presentation by Rajeev bin Shamsuddin and Perisamy Ting Sie Ong explores the current health challenge posed by Avian Bird Flu. It delves into the etiology, highlighting the classification of the causative agent within the Orthomyxoviridae family, particularly focusing on influenza A and B viruses. It emphasizes that all known highly pathogenic isolates belong to subtypes H5 and H7 of influenza A viruses, underscoring their significance in public health and veterinary medicine.

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Understanding Avian Bird Flu: Etiology and Pathogenic Strains

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    1. CURRENT HEALTH PROBLEM AVIAN BIRD FLU presented by: Rajeev bin Shamsuddin Perisamy Ting Sie Ong

    2.  ETIOLOGY Classification of the causative agent Virus family Orthomyxoviridae, genus Influenzavirus A, B. To date, all highly pathogenic isolates have been influenza A viruses of subtypes H5 and H7

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