Document ID (ISN) | 104457 |
CIS number |
05-727 |
Year |
2005 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Bibliographic information |
Health and Safety Executive (http://www.hse.gov.uk/), United Kingdom, 2005. Internet document (2+2+1p.) |
Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/diseases/avianflu.htm [in English]
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Abstract |
Information sheet on avian influenza (also known as bird flu), aimed at people who may be exposed to infected animals. There are two associated data sheets with more specific information: Avoiding The Risk Of Infection When Working With Poultry That Is Suspected Of Having Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Avoiding The Risk Of Zoonotic Infections When Working With Poultry That Is Not Suspected Of Having Avian Influenza. |
Descriptors (primary) |
avian influenza; United Kingdom; infectious diseases; zoonoses; birds |
Descriptors (secondary) |
data sheet |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Influenza Zoonoses Animal hazards Bacterial and parasitic diseases Viral diseases (other than aids)
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