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An Introduction To The Latest Global Health Threat Called Bird Flu

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently sounded a global health alarm in response to a new threat that has been emerging in several regions, particularly Asia. This threat is the avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, which is an infectious diseases that affects only birds…until recently.

What exactly is bird flu?

Bird flu is an infectious disease caused by several subtypes of the Influenza A virus, which is known to affect birds, particularly migratory birds, ducks and chickens. Bird flu is also reportedly known to affect pigs and ducks although these animals only serve as carriers and are not known to exhibit symptoms of the disease. Migratory birds, in general, are equipped to handle the virus. They do not get sick but they have the ability to contaminate other birds in areas they migrate to. This is crucial factor in the spread of disease because migratory birds travel great distances, often from one country to another.

When did bird flu start?

Bird flu is not a new disease. First discovered in Italy in 1878, it was initially called “fowl plague” because it largely affected chicken livestock. However, it was only in 1955 that the Influenza A virus is the cause of bird flu. Since then, several subtypes of the Influenza A virus has been discovered in about a hundred bird species.

According to research, wild waterfowls, particularly ducks, are the most common carriers of the disease. The ducks, however, do not get sick from it. It was discovered that gulls, waterfowls and shorebirds are natural “reservoirs” of the bird flu virus. These animals appear to have developed antibodies to fight against the virus. Other bird species, however, have not developed this immunity to the virus.

Symptoms of bird flu

Birds with mild forms of avian influenza can exhibit ruffled feathers and poor egg production. Birds with advanced or extreme forms of the disease may show signs of excessive shedding, respiratory infections and a swollen head. When the disease worsens, death usually comes within 48 hours. This is because bird flu not only affects the respiratory systems of birds but also other tissues and organs, causing major hemorrhaging.

History of bird flu outbreaks

In the 1980s, bird flu outbreaks in chickens and birds occurred in Scotland, England, Canada, Germany, United States, Australia and Ireland. Again in the 1990s the same countries, with the exception of Germany and Scotland, had outbreaks. This time, Italy, Pakistan, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Chile joined them. However, these outbreaks were small-scale; and highly pathogenic outbreaks are rare.

Then in 1997, a major outbreak of bird flu occurred in Hong Kong, which left 18 people infected and six people killed. In response to the outbreak, the Hong Kong government killed Hong Kong’s entire poultry population, which was estimated at 1.5 million. Many believe that this rapid response to the bird flu outbreak was the best solution and helped avert it from becoming a pandemic.

To determine if a bird flu virus is highly pathogenic, eight chickens between four and eight weeks old are inoculated with the infectious virus. If 75 percent of the samples (six chickens) die within eight days, the virus is considered to be very pathogenic. In addition, a highly pathogenic virus will show a distinctive sequence of amino acids located at the cleavage site, the HA part of the chain.

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One Flu Over…the Cuckoo’s Next

Even by my own modest standards, it’s been a bad week. I’ve been left virtually incapacitated by what I can only assume is a new super-strain of bird flu, possibly created by an increasingly desperate rogue element of the bookmaking industry.

I started feeling nauseous last Saturday, but I understandably put it down to watching Sharon Osbourne. I suspected something was awry the following day, when I ate all of the wife’s dinner, and my worst fears were confirmed on the night, when for the first time in three years I was forced to hit the scratcher while the wife was still awake.

I’m not one to complain though. It’s like my mom always says: when life throws you lemons; make a DVD.

I’ve used the time I’ve been laid up to study the weekend football action. England look to be good things against a shockingly poor Estonia side. Steve McClaren’s team will be full of confidence after their recent Ashley Cole inspired run; they’ve easily rolled over a couple of bums. They’re super-short at 1/12, but it’s virtually risk-free.

Personally, I’d rather have a little punt on Wayne Rooney scoring at any time at 5/4. Michael Owen has been lucky enough to receive two thumbs up from a German bint, but I suspect McClaren may save the tiny hitman for Russia on Wednesday.

The most enticing ‘special’ is probably an England clean sheet at a hugely tempting 4/9. I’m naturally worried about the form of Paul ‘Iranian shoplifter’ Robinson, but the Estonians lack the quality to take advantage.

The Republic of Ireland have been rocked by the withdrawal of Stephen Ireland. I guess the Manchester City man is still embarrassed after bumping off more grandmothers than Harold Shipman.

The Irish have turned to Alex Bruce in their search for quality cover. The solid defender is a real chip off the old block: he’s not good enough to play for England. The 23/10 for a draw between Ireland and Germany is unquestionably sound.

Julio Baptista couldn’t cut the mustard in the English Premier League: he was just a fat Francis Jeffers. The only thing chunkier than Bapman is the even money for Brazil kicking off their World Cup qualification campaign with a win against Colombia.

Whenever I think of the ‘lazy magician’, I picture the dwarf-like Paul Daniels looking up to the lovely Debbie McGee. The moniker actually belongs to Juan Roman Riquelme, who along with Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi, form three solid reasons why Argentina look the call at 3/10 at home to Chile.

My ultra-flu has led to vivid hallucinations. I could have sworn I saw Scotland sitting on top of their qualification group. I’ll be having the crack when Ukraine see off the overachieving Jocks at a mammoth 11/4.

The Faroe Islands once held Scotland to a 2-2 draw. Some people were shocked by that result; the Sweaties rarely score two goals in a game. The French will absolutely destroy the Faroes at 1/25; it could well be a rugby score.

Another match where there could be a rugby score is the rugby match between England and France. The English look a great shout at even money with a nine point start against the always chokable French.

That Chabal is definitely a big lad, but I reckon I could take him: if it wasn’t for this damn mega-flu. Last week’s accer absolutely romped home, Brazil, Portugal, Turkey, Ukraine and Croatia will follow suit at a large and hairy 14/1.

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Ukraine Swine Flu Ukraine Has Mutated. Possible Bio-weapon

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what is going on to the world? do you think the end of the world is near?

Do you think the end of the world is near Serious answers only as this is no joke.

I mean, clearly there has been no pandemics in human history until very recently!

Here’s what has changed: We now get news from across the world. We’re used to assessing things in small communities, not on a global basis. When we hear about a disease in some distant corner of the world, it fucks with us the same way one in our neighbourhood would.

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has the swine flu mutated over in ukraine?

i am very confused. the world health orgnizations says no but other reports say it has and scientist say they suspect it has but WHO says its the same.the only diffence is people r having there lungs bleed so bad some r drowning in there blood reports say? so what the fu## is going on yes or no is it mutating?

No one is really sure yet. Teams of scientists from WHO are in the Ukraine gathering information and other scientists are processing the data. Until scientists have a good look at the virus at the DNA level (molecular level) they won’t know for sure. Right now, they don’t know if this outbreak is unusually virulent because of mutation, poor health care delivery in Eastern Europe, or some other unknown factor. I know there are a number of web sites jumping to conclusions, but right now it is best to wait and see what the experts have to say. For now, the best thing to do it to follow the current guidance for good hand hygiene, covering coughs, etc. If a new advisory is issued by WHO, we’ll know soon enough.

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r we immune to the spanish flu?

r we immune to the spanish flu? heard it might be back in the ukraine reports say it might be but WHO says no mutation of swine flu?so what is up over there.

The Spanish flu is a less mutated version of our swine flu so it really doesn’t exist. It is the same H1N1 strand but it has mutated. So the 1918 spanish flu is extinct.

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Ukraine Flu Outbreak: Virus Is a Mixture of H1N1 and Parainf

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Any more news on the Ukraine ‘flu’, other than 96 dead since last week?

Our msm is not reporting an outbreak so bad that it has closed the entire country. One that the WHO has sent a team down to investigate. Could this be swine flu mutating? Or, as some there say, pneumonic plague?

The Ukraine is now lost, the cities are overrun with infected.

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When countries choose to be anti-American. Is the rule any excuse will do?

China and five other countries have banned pork and other meat products from some U.S. states, drawing criticism from U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk since officials say the swine flu is not transmitted by food.

This adminstration is impotent. The whole world is laughing at us with our “let’s talk” dear leader!!

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Feta Cheese In Greece

Cheese.  Just a mere mention of the word and one would think of sumptuous appetizers or meals served with them.  Cheese, when served with wine, depicts impeccable taste and class.  Here is but one of the many varieties of cheeses: Meet the Feta Cheese.

Feta (from the Italian word ‘fetta’ meaning ’slice’) is actually cheese curd in brine solution.  It takes at least three months to make feta.  When it is removed from the solution, this type of cheese dries up immediately.  Milk from goats, sheep or cow can be used to make this.

The color of Feta cheese is white.   It is usually formed into four-sided cakes that can either be soft or semi-hard. Its salty flavor can be adjusted to suit the taste of the maker.  

Traditionally, in Greece, feta cheese is made with just goat’s milk or a combination of goat’s and sheep’s milk. They are first salted as a slab, then sliced, then salted once more before it is subjected to maturation process.

Other countries that make feta cheese include: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Serbia, Ukraine, Romania, Iran, Australia, Denmark, Germany and many other countries.  Although feta is called differently in each country, the process of manufacturing it is the same.

The first historic record of feta cheese was during the Byzantine time.  One Italian who visited Candia (in 1494) made a vivid description of the brine solution used in making feta cheese.  Additional records are those of Balkan peasants who made it either with sheep’s or goat’s milk.

Nowadays, cow’s milk can be used to make feta cheese.  The processes involved are: curdling of the milk with rennet, separation and draining of the curd, putting salt on the blocks of curd, slicing the slabs which are then salted once more.

Feta is usually used in making salads and is much tastier when combined with tomatoes, olives and green vegetables.  One can store feta cheese indefinitely because of the salt solution.  A wise tip: if you want to reduce the saltiness of the cheese, soak feta first in milk or water (just for a few minutes) before eating.  

Now here is some important nutritional information:  it contains 30-60% fat of which 45% is fat from milk. The caloric content is 100 calories per small slice.  Whether that’s good or bad for you is a question you need to ask your nutritionist.  

There were actually some studies that were done to lower the salinity of feta cheese and how this has significantly improved its nutritional value.  The conclusion was, it has good and bad points.  The good: it is a superior source of riboflavin, protein, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin B12.  The bad: it has a high cholesterol and sodium content.  It comes with high saturated fat.

Another downside to eating feta cheese: pregnancy would not allow feta cheese consumption.  Since feta is made from unpasteurized milk and comes in soft, it may contain a type of bacteria called Listeria.  Although Listeria registers symptoms like that of the common flu and can be tolerated by adults, it is highly fatal to fetuses.

Could you take another bad news?  It is very difficult to get the real thing in the country.  Since it is highly consumable in Greece and because of the restriction on importing products made with unpasteurized milk, Americans can have a taste of feta through commercial counterparts.  Although the commercial feta cheeses are inferior in most aspects, at least they are the closest we could get to feta taste.  If you are looking for the ‘original’ cheese, then be prepared to pay exorbitant fees!

Enough with the bad.  There are more good to this type of cheese than the occasional bad.  Feta cheese is used in a lot of sumptuous recipes which stimulate the taste buds and it is highly-incorporated in most Greek meals.  Here are a few recipes that you could research online:

1.  Chunky guacamole (or Guacamole Picado)
2.  Goat Cheese Patties
3.  Feta and Ricotta Cheese Fondue
4.  Greek Scramble
5.  Lamb and Olive Balls
6.  Lemony Artichokes with Feta and Oregano
7.  Lobster bundles
8.  Mediterranean Feta Cheese Dip
9.  Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Roasted Garlic, Feta and Basil Leaves
10.  Spinach Triangles (Spanakopita)

Aren’t the recipes enough to convince you that there is more good to feta cheese than bad?  If you’re not convinced and would want to decline a nice meal with feta in it, then believe me, you’re definitely missing one half of your life!

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