The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (AI) worldwide have highlighted the difficulties in
controlling this disease both in developed and in developing countries. Biosecurity is …

Although aquatic habitats utilized by wild and domestic birds potentially can provide a
bridge for avian influenza virus (AIV) transmission among many diverse hosts, the factors …

Present study was performed to determine the effects of physical and chemical agents on
infective potential of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (local strain) virus …

The vast majority of commercially available inactivated influenza vaccines are produced
from egg-grown or cell-grown live influenza virus. The first step in the production process is …

Background In the spring of 2013, a novel avian-origin influenza A (H7N9) virus in Eastern
China emerged causing human infections. Concerns that a new influenza pandemic could …

Background In the event of an influenza pandemic, the majority of people infected will be
nursed at home. It is therefore important to determine simple methods for limiting the spread …

Understanding factors that influence persistence of influenza virus in an environment without
host animals is critical to appropriate decision-making for issues such as quarantine …

In view of the emerging avian influenza (AI) viruses, it is important to study the susceptibility
of AI viruses to inactivating agents for preparation of antigens and inactivated vaccines. The …

Highly pathogenic avian Influenza (HPAI) is an important zoonotic disease and is becoming
a great threat to poultry industry. India has experienced continual outbreaks of H5N1 HPAI …

The objectives of this study were to determine the survival of avian influenza virus (AIV)
subtype H5N1 under various physical and chemical treatments, including disinfectants …