https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl Bird flu cases has prompted Brazil to declare a health emergency. This ongoing crisis has had health implications for many, especially because Brazil is the world's largest exporter of chicken. It is important to be knowledgeable on this ongoing crisis and its implications for many people across the world. en-us 2023-09-11 02:53:34 UTC 2023-09-11 04:04:24 UTC hello@padlet.com skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692795962 Avian Influenza (bird flu) has long been a problem in many nations throughout the world, though the most recent outbreaks have occurred primarily in Brazil. While the bird flu is found and spread among birds, this illness poses a threat to humans who come into contact with contaminated birds. As this article from the CDC describes, human exposure to contaminated animals can lead to severe illness and even death. As such, it is important to ensure that this illness is contained, especially amidst the current outbreaks in Brazil.]]> 2023-09-11 03:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692795962 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692798457 This past May, following serious outbreaks, Brazil declared the bird flu as an animal health emergency. This emergency is in effective through December of this year. While primarily a precautionary measure, the Brazilian government transitioned into this state of emergency to best ensure that the bird flu is contained and has limited reach in terms of human contamination. ]]> 2023-09-11 03:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692798457 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692803594 This article discusses the recent presence of bird flu cases amongst wildlife in a region that produces approximately 35% of the nation's poultry. Because of the presence of the bird flu in this area, a greater risk of human contamination is posed.]]> 2023-09-11 03:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692803594 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692839605 This video discusses the devastating impacts that the bird flu has had to nations worldwide, both economically and in terms of public health. It also discusses the concern and possibility for human-to-human transmission if the virus were to mutate, which is why there is such urgency among scientists and epidemiologists to try to best control bird flu outbreaks.]]> 2023-09-11 03:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692839605 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692926827 This video is focused on Brazil's declaration of an animal health emergency for the bird flu this past May. It also discusses the potential that these large outbreaks in Brazil create for a human health disaster.]]> 2023-09-11 03:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2692926827 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693022478 This webpage from the CDC provides a multitude of resources regarding the bird flu, including information on the current risk of the disease as well as signs of contamination in humans.]]> 2023-09-11 03:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693022478 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693033092 This technical piece compiles research internationally about the presence of the bird flu and its recent rise, which is particularly relevant in the context of the conversation about Brazil's bird flu outbreaks.]]> 2023-09-11 03:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693033092 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693045180 This article from the World Health Organization discusses why the bird flu poses such a threat to the human population, despite being a mostly animal-centric issue. The research in this article is very informative and educational on this topic.]]> 2023-09-11 03:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693045180 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693058388 This peer reviewed piece tackles this subject by emphasizing the importance of assessing the current risk of the bird flu and urgently seeking to control it.]]> 2023-09-11 03:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693058388 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693067297 This translated article from Brazilian news outlet "Folha de S.Paulo" focuses on four different suspected cases of the bird flu in humans that were identified shortly after the Brazilian government declared the bird flu outbreaks to be an animal health emergency. However, the tests conducted to determine whether this flu has spread to humans highlight why this topic is such a pressing global health issue, as transmission to humans is greatly dangerous and requires quick action to combat deeply negative impacts on the human population.]]> 2023-09-11 03:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693067297 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693079661 This article from Brazilian news outlet "Correio de Povo" discusses the declaration of animal emergency in regards to the bird flu.]]> 2023-09-11 03:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693079661 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693085045 This pieces discusses the implications of the bird flu infection on humans in a highly scientific way. This research is incredibly valuable in understanding how the bird flu is transmitted as well as its potential for mutation and human infection.]]> 2023-09-11 03:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693085045 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693089012 This podcast discusses the level of concern that scientists believe we should have in regards to the bird flu.]]> 2023-09-11 03:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693089012 skr31903 https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693097664 This CDC webpage provides frequently updated statistics and measures on the spread of bird flu throughout the world.]]> 2023-09-11 04:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/skr31903/u7gqkuscigz1v4dl/wish/2693097664