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Prevention and Control of Influenza due to Avian Influenza Virus A (H5N1)
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Introduction
Genesis of current outbreak
Epidemiology
Aetiology
Provisional case definition
Clinical picture
Laboratory diagnosis
Management of case
Prevention and Control
Potential for an influenza pandemic
Advice to international travellers
Infection control practices
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and their use
Patient, family and community education
IEC and Role of Media
Country preparedness
Annex
WHO Reference Laboratories for diagnosis of influenza
Procedure for specimens collection from human cases
WHO guidelines for the storage and transport of specimens for diagnosis
Contact details for reporting to WHO
Template for daily country summary (electronic version available)
Template for line-listing (electronic version available)
Data dictionary for line-listing (electronic version available)
Template for case report form (electronic version available)
Version 9 February 2004
A compilation of technical information as of 9 February 2004
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION South-East Asia Regional Office
New Delhi 110 002
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