Four Human Bird Flu Infections Confirmed

mike · #1 02-25-2006, 06:12 PM

Well, the bird flu finally hit Korea! These are actually confirmed human cases.

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Korea on Friday confirmed four infections with the deadly human strain of bird flu in the country.

The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the four tested positive for antibodies of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza but showed no symptoms of the disease, meaning their immune systems overcame the infection. The government stressed domestic chickens and ducks are safe to eat.

The KCDC said it sent blood samples of 11 Koreans who took part in the cull of chickens and ducks during the bird flu outbreak between December 2003 and March 2004 to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that four of them - a soldier and three workers -- produced antibodies. The 11 had tested positive when the KCDC conducted its own tests last year of blood samples of 318 owners and workers at 19 poultry farms countrywide as well as of public servants and soldiers who disposed of dead birds. A KCDC official said the four took the antiviral drug Tamiflu at the time, did not show symptoms for 10 days and remain in good health.

Almost every country in Asian and many in Europe have already confirmed cases. As long as the bird flu is contained and on each CDC's mind, I would expect a major outbreak will not happen. Wash those hands every chance you get! You can read more of the story on the Chosun Ilbo.

eddiev9 · #2 02-25-2006, 10:17 PM

Well, we better start purchasing those Kimchi filter air conditioners!

Mr. Joe · #3 02-26-2006, 10:49 AM

The Cows who make commercials for Chick-Fil-A in the US will have to look for a new job if the bird flu hits there!

If you haven't seen the commercials, there are two black & white cows that hold up signs that say, " Eat Mor Chikin!".

If you handle ANY uncooked chicken, or put it on your cutting board, don't cut vegetables or anything else on that board until it is washed in hot water and soap or clorox water. Always wash your knife and hands BEFORE touching other foods. This stops salmonella bacteria also, a common cause of food poisioning. Cook all chicken thoroughly to 165 degrees F.

If you eat out, anywhere in Asia, go for the fish! Remenber, most countries do not follow strict health department rules like the US! I have never seen hot water, or dish soap used in Korea! Often the spoons and chopsticks are wiped with the same rag that wiped the dish used by the person before you!

I must admit times are changing, though, even if only in the subway stations. I have seen a community bar of soap, and hot water. Even toilet paper, occasionally.

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