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𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙡𝙪 (𝘼/𝙃5𝙉1)

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦?
(𝘌𝘜 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 27𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘺)
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2) Wastewater surveillance for bird flu is supported by 13 EU countries and 7 non-EU countries. The HPAI A(HSN1) virus was detected in US dairy herds, acquired from an infected mammal. The EU Wastewater Observatory and Global Consortium contribute to pandemic preparedness efforts

3) The report highlights the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses H5N1 and HSN1. The viruses have been detected in multiple countries, with some cases of zoonotic transmission. Water can serve as a transmission pathway for the virus, particularly for waterfowl.

4) Biosecurity measures are crucial in preventing its spread.
For wastewater surveillance for avian influenza in Europe, Austria and Denmark are in the initial stages, while Belgium and Greece have already started surveillance. Czechia focuses on early detection, and France ...

5) ...has implemented specific tests. The overall objective is to detect and prevent the spread of avian influenza through monitoring wastewater for early warning signs.
Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Slovenia are all involved ...

6) ... in various surveillance activities related to avian influenza in wastewater. These activities include pilot exercises, testing wastewater samples, and monitoring for early detection of H5N1. Collaboration with international partners is also emphasized.

7) Efforts include also a project in Slovenia, interest expressed by Spain and Sweden, successful detection in wastewater samples in Sweden, clinical and bio-surveillance in South Africa, a proof-of-concept study in Japan, ongoing trials in New Zealand, and ...

8) ...research projects in the UK and Northern Ireland. These initiatives aim to monitor and detect avian flu in wastewater for early detection and prevention.

In 2023, South Africa faced an avian influenza outbreak, leading to the culling of millions of chickens and ...

9) ... a shortage of eggs and chicken in retail outlets. The UAE and UK have wastewater surveillance programs to monitor the spread of bird flu, while Northern Ireland and the US have developed testing methods for influenza A viruses in wastewater samples.

10) The detection of H5 avian influenza in select areas in Texas has prompted further research. The University of Missouri has also developed a probe to detect H5 avian influenza genetic material in wastewater.

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