Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses.
Transmission to humans in close contact with poultry or other birds occurs rarely and only with some strains of avian influenza. The potential for transformation of avian influenza into a form that both causes severe disease in humans and spreads easily from person to person is a great concern for world health.
Recent Updates:
November 28, 2006: Pandemic Influenza Workshop in Chiang
Mai on December 19-20 organized by AI CCSDPT Task Force
19 Oct 2006: Avian influenza situation in the border
13 Oct 2006: Avian influenza meeting to be held in Mae Sod
The Thai-Burmese border
