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Multifocal Avian Influenza (H5N1) Outbreak

Ran D. Balicer, Shmuel Reznikovich, Elyakum Berman, M. Pirak, Inbar Amnon, Shimon Pokamunski, Itamar Grotto

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During March 2006, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) occurred in multiple poultry farms in Israel. The epidemiologic investigation and review of outbreak mitigation efforts uncovered gaps in planning for and containing the outbreak, thus affording valuable lessons applicable to other countries in similar settings.

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During March 2006, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) occurred in multiple poultry farms in Israel. The epidemiologic investigation and review of outbreak mitigation efforts uncovered gaps in planning for and containing the outbreak, thus affording valuable lessons applicable to other countries in similar settings.

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During March 2006, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) occurred in multiple poultry farms in Israel. The epidemiologic investigation and review of outbreak mitigation efforts uncovered gaps in planning for and containing the outbreak, thus affording valuable lessons applicable to other countries in similar settings.

Key concepts: Outbreak, Influenza A virus subtype H5N1, Highly pathogenic, Virology, Environmental health, Veterinary medicine, Geography, Medicine

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