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Cirebon: 37 chickens died suddenly

Friday, September 7, 2012

Sprayed with disinfectant. Residents and officials Mekarsari Village, District Jatiwangi spraying disinfectant into the cage chickens died suddenly.

Owned Six Residents Mekarsari, allegedly due Suspect Bird Flu

Majalengka - Residents in two RW Block Pahing, Mekarsari Village, District Jatiwangi digegerkan the death of dozens of chickens sudden and sporadic.

Information collected by Radar, the event took place from Tuesday to Thursday (6/9).
As of yesterday, at least have 37 chickens owned by six people in two ie RW 11 and RW 12 RW village died suddenly with symptoms that are almost identical. The six people who died suddenly livestock is owned by Anah as 6 tails of 21 individuals.

Daming, five chickens 2 of them died. Then Nana, from his 10 chickens, 3 tails off, Iweng, as many as 17 of the 27 tail tail off. While Adi who have 8 chickens are all dead, and Honda only had one chicken also died. Suspected death of dozens of chickens because of bird flu.
To this newspaper, one of the residents that Adi chickens died suddenly explains, this event lasted from three days ago. At that time, his chickens died suddenly with symptoms in the body of the dead chickens found blood in his veins blue. Then from snout mucus. The next day until yesterday that is still one more chicken coop also died suddenly.
Similar incidents also happened to other people who still live a block with Adi. Until finally the people whose chickens died suddenly reported these findings to the local village.

Mekarsari village chief, Joko Purnomo receiving reports directly coordinates with local Animal Husbandry Department. It was also the team FEA check cause of death of 37 chickens owned by residents in the two sudden RW.

Head of Livestock and Animal Husbandry Department of Forestry Plantations (Dishutbunak), drh Day Imam explained, it has deployed officers to take blood and saliva samples from dead chickens in the village suddenly Mekarsari to do rapid test. "The rapid test does indicate if the cause of death of chickens in Mekarsari is suspected suspect bird flu, because the symptoms and the causes nearly the same, and identical to the case of death of chickens due to bird flu," he explained.

However, it was not yet able to conclude if these events caused the positive result of the H5N1 virus. Because, to further ascertain the causes of death of the chicken it should bring samples of saliva, blood, and chicken manure to the laboratory in Lembang. "New from the lab results that would later conclude which factors are the cause," he said.

Although only 37 chickens that died suddenly, of a total of 62 chickens owned by residents, the rest of the surviving chickens allegedly been infected, because staying the same cage with a dead chicken.
Therefore, it is assisted by local village officials decided to destroy all the chickens owned by six people buried way, to not spread suspect spread to other chickens owned by residents.

For precaution, Department of Animal Husbandry and Rural Mekarsari directly spraying the former chicken coop die, to kill the remnants of bacteria and viruses that presumably still attached. (AZS)

by: bgw in MT @ Fri Sep 07, 2012 at 18:22:41 PM UTC

GPS Effectively Anticipates Bird Flu

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September 13, 2012
West Sumatra, Indonesia: To anticipate the outbreak of bird flu cases in West Sumatra, Department of Animal Husbandry has spread 72 global positioning system (GPS) in all cities and counties. Such a device can detect the location of the H5N1 virus rapidly, so rapidly spreading anticipated order is not widespread.

"With this system, the chain of the virus can be quickly suppressed," said Head of Livestock in West Sumatra, Padang Edwardi the Express yesterday (12/9).

Although no cases of bird flu as the previous year, according to Edwardi, does not mean safe Sumatra bird flu. In 2012, there are findings of the Animal Husbandry Department in cases of bird flu.

"If we do not anticipate this early on, the virus could spread to other areas that have not been affected," he said.

In January-September 2011, 236 oblong positive bird flu. While January-12 September 2012, only 14 were found positive ellipse. The latest discovery in Pauhkamba, Padangpariaman 3 oblong and Kotapariaman 1 village.

"We continue to use the GPS to anticipate earlier. GPS is used by field workers in the cities and counties. The GPS system is connected to the system in the province. Thus, the province can find cases of bird flu in the region less than 5 minutes, " he said. Due to rapid detection, the provincial government could more easily take policy.

"There have been many other areas that we are studying, East Java and West Java," he said.
"We've trained field personnel prior with the tools that have been tested," he added.

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by: History Lover @ Thu Sep 13, 2012 at 13:14:13 PM UTC

Bird Flu Threatens Return Cimahi

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By: Hedi Ardia
15 September 2012 | 8:59 pm

Erode (business-jabar.com) - Bird flu virus attacks hit Cimahi, at least two resident chickens in the RT 3 RW 12 Sub Sub CIBEBER South Cimahi positive contracted the virus Avian Influenza (AI).

The Center for Animal Health Cooperatives, SMEs, Commerce Industries and Agriculture (Diskopindagtan) Cimahi Dawn Irfan said it was on Thursday (13/9) has received reports from citizens about the avian residents who died suddenly.

"When the test came back positive AI CIBEBER region. Incidentally dead chickens belonged RW 12 Uus Suryana. Based on the rapid test birds we found 2 samples of chicken AI positive, "he told reporters on Saturday (15/9).
Therefore, to prevent such unwanted things, he has done limited depopulation and destroy as many as 30 chickens. The chicken owner will receive compensation amounting Rp15.000/ekor.

The results of the chicken samples will be tested further in the laboratory. Meanwhile, in the region have yet to be carried out vaccination.

"Handling a while, with depopulation and spraying disinfectant to stop the spread of the deadly AI virus in poultry," said Irfan.

Head of Agriculture Diskopindagtan Cimahi Suyoto said Cimahi bird populations estimated at 150,000 head consisting of birds, chickens, and ducks.

To prevent the spread of viruses that threaten human and animal health, it was a year twice yearly vaccination and regular monitoring. (K6/yri)

by: bgw in MT @ Sat Sep 15, 2012 at 21:57:07 PM UTC

Bird Flu Threatened Nunukan, The Resident Was Asked To Be On The Alert - East Kalimantan

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Monday, September 17 2012, 12:06:00

Nunukan - the Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Service (Dispertanak) the Nunukan Regency officially released the newest news about the spreading of the bird flu virus or avian influenza (H5N1) in Nunukan. From series of cases of the death of the poultry of the chicken kind in the last two months, several of them was stated positive was attacked by the bird flu virus.

"There were several samples that were sent by us to be carried out the lab test in Banjarmasin. Results were startling enough, there is among this sample that was positive was infected by the bird flu virus," said Rais Kahar, Head of the Health Section of the Animal and the Health of the Community to Dispertanak Nunukan Regency.

He continued, the preventive step that was carried out by Dispertanak at this time was limited enough. The issue, this year of Dispertanak Nunukan did not budget for the procurement of the fast detector in order to diagnose the spreading of the virus H5N1. Despite this, the livestock breeding region that inside was found poultries that were sick, as soon as possible were done by spraying of disinfectant against the pen as well as the environment around to prevent the spreading of the pest.

"We also made a plea so that all the breeder and the resident who cultivated the animal of the poultry kind, whenever possibly reported to Dispertanak when finding kept poultries that were sick," said Rais.

It was further that he explained, the discovery of the bird flu virus in Nunukan really quite startling. Moreover the virus H5N1 that was found this time, was a little different from the virus H5N1 that was found in various areas in Indonesia several years ago.

He predicted, the virus H5N1 this time the big possibility has experienced the change genetic (was evolving). Because, in one case of the death of the poultry that was found in the livestock breeding region belonging to the resident in Bhayangkara Street in the last two months, only several chickens that experience was sick before dying.

"Usually, when this bird flu virus attacked one territory, other chickens around it could quickly be infected. But not this time, only several chickens was attacked," he revealed.

"But the risk of the spread to humankind still was staying same, therefore we asked the community to be more careful. Whenever possible avoid the chicken that was sick, because of the process of the spreading of this virus could through air," he added.

The cause and the origin spread the bird flu virus in Nunukan was not yet known certain. However that was enough be a relief to, up until today did not yet have the report about the existence of positive humankind was infected by this virus.

"Up until today was not yet available, therefore we asked that the resident increased vigilance. Lest this virus spread to humankind," said Rais.

The poultry of the chicken kind really quite the prima donna in the Nunukan social circle. Several chicken kinds were quite deliberate was cultivated for the certain interests. From the chicken contest, the requirement for food to the interests of efforts.

Especially celebration of the Iduladha Public Holiday, the chicken request will increase significantly. As the note, the poultry that was found positive was infected by the virus H5N1 recently, was the poultry of the nonpedigreed chicken kind.

by: bgw in MT @ Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 03:28:35 AM UTC

A Grandmother In Grobogan Suspected Bird Flu - Central Java

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September 17 or 18, 2012

Grobogan - A grandmother in Grobogan Purwodadi suspected of having bird flu. So in this frail age, she had to fight to continue to live with a struggle. The grandmother was named Darsi (70) resident Kemloko Village, Godong Subdistrict, Central Java. Darsi suffering from bird flu after she suffered sneezing that accompanied shortness of breath and body temperature were not stable for one week.

When met at her house by kabar17.com she said, previously healthy body condition, but suddenly she suffered a sudden illness. After dozens of pet chickens died suddenly.

Darsi who lived alone, the day-to-day just breed pet chicken to make a living. By selling chickens and eggs from pets in the local market. Afraid most of chickens died suddenly. Not accompanied by pain or killed. Darsi did not know what was the cause dozens of pet chickens died suddenly.

"I do not know what the sickness, why not like the usual flu. But this flu sickness body temperature changes plus shortness of breath accompanied the heat," said Miss Darsi, her nickname.

Until now she only drink febrifuge given by midwife in the local village. Meanwhile, according to neighbors Miss Darsi, admitted feeling surprised after chickens owned by Miss Darsi died suddenly. Abruptly also Miss Darsi fever.

"My people do not know anything about the disease as the bird flu (avian influenza.red) is. Fear of the disease will spread to the rest of the people around, "said Supardi, Miss Darsi neighbor.

by: bgw in MT @ Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 03:29:16 AM UTC

Rapid Test Results, Chickens Positive Bird Flu - Bengkulu, Sumatra

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Tuesday, 18 September 2012 | 01:22

Discovery of 15 chickens that died suddenly on RT 12 RW 3 Lingkar Barat, directly communicated to the Head of Department of Agriculture and Livestock of Bengkulu, Arif Gunadi. Distanak immediately took to the field with the special teams. Two of them are vets. With the rapid test tested up to 3 times, the results are dead chickens tested positive for bird flu virus or H5N1 virus. Arif was immediately order residents to burn 15 tail chicken carcasses and provide disinfectant to residents to clean out the chicken coop.

As per bird flu standard operating procedure, chickens that positive bird flu must be destroyed. However, special compensation for destroyed chicken, Distanak not receive funds from the city government. Distanak only be appealed to the people to destroy or quarantine deliberation in live chicken and give disenfectant to the public for free.

Arif also appeal to people who want to kill disease disenfectant H5N1 bird flu virus, to come directly to Distanak located in Sawah Lebar, Bengkulu City.

by: bgw in MT @ Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 03:31:22 AM UTC

Attacks Suspected Bird Flu, Chicken Hundreds of Sudden Death

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September 15th, 2012 |

Author: Horizon

Grobogan-Cakrawalaonline , Citizens Kemloko hamlet village in gegerkan Godong Kemloko districts with the sudden death of their chickens. Some residents claimed suddenly anxious pet chickens died suddenly. However, if in the view of phisiknya no signs of any illness. It's been a week of chickens died suddenly plague continues to haunt villagers Kemloko.

Meanwhile, the village chief (Kadus) Kemloko Agus Suyanto Friday afternoon (14/9) at his confirmation when confirming that within one week hundreds of residents owned fowl died suddenly for no reason. However, if in the view this morning chickens appear healthy, but during the afternoon the chickens already lay dead. So many people end up dead chickens reported to me and I continue to the village and to the midwife and to the relevant agencies.

When reporting to the relevant office then immediately followed up by spraying the drug from the office for three days. Then three days later the medicine runs out in order to service the request again. The number of chickens that died then I would suggest people to burn the chicken and in the grave as well as chicken coops residents asked for in besihkan use soapy water.

In addition, residents are also encouraged to wash hands use soap after holding a chicken. Death of the chickens can not be in the know of the disease because just yesterday taken for example to be investigated in the laboratory. To this day not yet know for sure why the chickens are dead.

The same thing also expressed by Supayo (50) at the time it wanted to feed chickens in the morning but when evening comes, our five chickens die immediately, continues at night there are eleven more dead chickens, our chickens now live one. And chickens were also followed by spontaneous death, he said.

From the description Kadus Kemloko total there are 171 chickens dead chickens consisted of 21 chickens belonging Supayo, 4 chickens owned Sunarto, 35 chickens owned by Pardi, 45 chickens owned by Darsi, 50 chickens belonging Kamsiah, 10 chickens owned by Tri Supah and 6 chickens belonging Saroh. (AWG)

by: bgw in MT @ Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 18:42:31 PM UTC

Residents fret, hundreds of chickens died suddenly

http://solorayaonline.com/2012...

September 18th, 2012

Residents fret hundreds of dead chickens

Boyolali (Soloraya Online) - Hundreds of different types of chickens owned by residents in the Hamlet / Village District Bendan Banyudono sudden death. Residents suspect the death of the plague-stricken chickens. Thus, in two days, all the chickens in the village sold out.

According Suhayat (53) resident Bendan, originally a hundred chickens his desire not to eat and drink. Then came the swelling and edema of the face and eyes. Thick nasal mucus sticky and smelly. Consequently chicken sneezing and shaking head for nasal discharge accompanied by diarrhea.
"There is a foul-smelling pus in the eye that can be hardened around the nostrils," he said.

Disease came together on Saturday and Sunday (15-16/9), according Suhayat, the chickens died after his mouth to bleed.

It also has attempted to treat the disease. Namely using drugs from the store. But not too successful. The drug is only prolong the life of a chicken about five hours. If not diobat, pet chickens died immediately within three hours.

Other actions, it left the healthy chickens to a neighbor. But there came a day, chickens die, too. Apparently his neighbor's chickens were also many dead. As a result of this incident, it suffered a loss of about USD 10 million.

"I've melihara (cared for?) chickens for six months, but the whole chicken was expensive," he said.

To prevent the spread of the disease, it buried the chickens that have died. Suhayat hope, no interference from related offices the incident from spreading to other areas.

Meanwhile, when confirmed, Head of Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakan) Darsono said it immediately to check the location. Over the incident, saying Darsono still apply procedures for controlling bird flu in the area by spraying disinfectant into the chicken coop owned by local residents. Residents are encouraged to impound the remaining poultry to anticipate. It has been placed at the site Disnakan officer for 24 hours to monitor the latest developments.

"If residents are found dead chickens so the officer should immediately report it immediately rapid test can be done," he said, adding the incident is expected to be a learning experience for local residents of the importance of cleanliness of the cages. (Yulianto)

by: bgw in MT @ Tue Sep 18, 2012 at 18:44:08 PM UTC

97 Wonosobo Residents Suffer Bird Flu

http://www.suaramerdeka.com/v1...
September 19, 2012
WONOSOBO, Indonesia: A total of of 97 villagers in Plobangan, District Selomerto Wonosobo had bird flu on Wednesday (19/9). Residents that were attacked were from three hamlets namely Hamlet Depok, Wonosobo, and Hamlet Plobangan Wetan. All the victims were gradually examined by the medical teams at local village health centers. Dozens of victims of that number are children of elementary schools and the rest are parents. The Plobangan village head Ismail said this is the first time that cases of bird flu hitting some residents has happened. He said more than 250 poultry breeds of chickens and ducks suddenly died suddenly in a week.

"Handling is done every day. Village health centers are open 24 hours for service," he said.

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by: History Lover @ Wed Sep 19, 2012 at 18:09:22 PM UTC

97 Residents Suffer Wonosobo Bird Flu

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Google translation:

19 September 2012 | 12:12 pm

WONOSOBO, suaramerdeka.com - A total of 97 villagers Plobangan, District Selomerto Wonosobo bird flu on Wednesday (19/9). Residents attacked from three hamlets namely Hamlet Depok, Wonosobo, and Hamlet Plobangan Wetan

All the victims were examined by the medical team gradually local village health centers. Dozens of victims of that number are children of elementary school and the rest of the parents.

The village head Plobangan Ismail said cases of bird flu that hit some residents is the first time this has happened. He said more than 250 poultry breeds of chickens and ducks suddenly died suddenly in a week. "Handling is done every day. Village health centers we service open 24 hours," he said.

The team from the health department and animal husbandry department dispatched to the location. The case rose to the status of extraordinary occurrence (KLB) and all residents are asked to be aware of.
( Edy Purnomo / CN26 / JBSM )

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by: bgw in MT @ Wed Sep 19, 2012 at 18:11:18 PM UTC

Bird Flu Attacks Poultry, Citizens Have Health Checks

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September 19, 2012
WONOSOBO, Indonesia: As many as 97 people in three hamlets in Plobangan, District Selomerto, Wonosobo who suffer from the symptoms of bird flu have been checked at the village health post (PKD), Wednesday (19/9). The inspection was carried out after the discovery of hundreds of birds, either chicken, duck, and stuck belonging to several residents, died suddenly.

"In recent days there were a lot of birds that died suddenly. Then a lot of people were suffering from the flu, with fever, heat, and coughing. Residents immediately went to the PKD," Ismail told KRjogja.com Plobangan Kadesh on the sidelines culling, Wednesday (19/9).

After the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakan) Wonosobo ensured that the hundreds of birds that died suddenly were positive for bird flu, said Ismail, they immediately killed hundreds of other birds. They also sprayed disinfectant in poultry cages.

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by: History Lover @ Wed Sep 19, 2012 at 18:35:01 PM UTC

Three Villages in Wonosobo Bird Flu Outbreak

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September 20, 2012

Dozens of patients experienced primary school children and the rest of the parents. Residents attacked from three hamlets namely Hamlet Depok, Wonosobo, and Hamlet Plobangan Wetan.

All the victims were examined by the medical team gradually local village clinic, Wednesday (20/9).

Plobangan village chief Ismail said the case of bird flu that hit a number of its citizens is the first time.
He explained that in the past week, more than 250 poultry breeds of chickens and ducks suddenly died suddenly.

The team from the health department and animal husbandry department dispatched to the location. . The case rose to the status of extraordinary occurrence (KLB) and all residents are asked to be aware of.

"Handling is done every day. Village health center open 24-hour service, "said Ismail. (pur/pol) (Pur / pol)

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by: cottontop @ Thu Sep 20, 2012 at 11:16:48 AM UTC

Hundreds of Poultry in Wonosobo Sudden Death

September 20, 2012

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WONOSOBO, Indonesia: Hundreds of poultry in the village, District Selomerto, Wonosobo regency, Central Java, over the past few days found dead suddenly on Wednesday. Birds such as chickens, ducks, and wild duck belonging to several residents who died suddenly were allegedly infected with the bird flu virus.

Plobangan village chief, Ismail, on Thursday (20/09/2012), said, after finding dozens of dead birds suddenly are many people suffering from the flu with fever, and cough.

Residents immediately went to the nearest health center.

"Data while there are 97 residents in the village Plobangan who suffer from symptoms of bird flu and have it checked at the village health post (PKD)," he said.

Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakan) Wonosobo immediately took to the field to make sure the situation.

As a result, hundreds of birds died suddenly the bird flu and should be immediately destroyed. In addition, continued Ismail, performed well throughout the spraying desinvektan poultry cages.

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by: cottontop @ Thu Sep 20, 2012 at 11:28:08 AM UTC

Bird Flu is Under Control; Expert Disagrees

September 24, 2012

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com...

The government is claiming success in its efforts to tackle avian flu despite almost half of all the deaths recorded around the world occurring in Indonesia. Bayu Krisnamurthi, executive chairman of the National Committee for Avian Influenza Control and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (Komnas FBPI), told the Jakarta Globe on Wednesday that although Indonesia was leading the world in the number of recorded fatalities from bird flu, "the total number of reported cases keeps decreasing."

Since the virus first emerged in 2003, 138 people have died from infections in Indonesia, while the worldwide death toll is less than 300. In 2006 alone, more than 40 Indonesians succumbed to the H5N1 virus. In 2009, however, there were just 13 confirmed deaths from bird flu, the lowest number of fatalities since 2005.
"The virus is still sometimes found in poultry and occasionally in humans, but now people already know how to react and respond to the problems," Bayu said.

He said the improved awareness was proof that the campaigns promoted by the government were working well, and that people were learning about how to prevent transmission and what to do in the event of an outbreak. Bayu said that in a bid to better integrate programs relating to animal diseases that could be jump to humans, also known by the technical term zoonosis, Komnas FBPI's would be replaced when its mandate expired on March 13 with a National Committee on Zoonosis (Komnas Zoonosis).

"What we really need now is a stronger position to be able to not only make recommendations, but also act on those recommendations," he said, adding that the finer details, such as the new body's budget, were yet to be worked out.

Meanwhile, Chairul Anwar Nidom, a virologist with the Tropical Disease Center at Airlangga University in Surabaya, said the government's claims of success in controlling bird flu were premature.

"It depends on how you define the word success," he said. "If it means we have made progress, then yes, we are quite successful, but if it means bird flu in Indonesia is totally under control, then no, we're still far from being successful."

Nidom said that even though the number of human fatalities had declined in 2009, the virus remained endemic in poultry across the country.

"As long as the virus is still here, it still has the possibility to infect humans at any time," he said.

Nidom said bird flu persisted in the nation partly because the government's programs designed to combat its spread were disorganized and inefficient.

"Each ministry works independently, while they should be working together," he said.

"Bird flu is a very complex issue because it affects both the health and economic sectors."

According to Nidom, Komnas FBPI's successor should be granted more wide-ranging powers to make policy and directly implement it in the field.

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by: cottontop @ Mon Sep 24, 2012 at 10:39:41 AM UTC

Indonesian Bird Markets on Cusp of Avian Flu Outbreak

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October 6, 2012
Indonesia: NEW research has revealed an urgent need to improve biosecurity in live bird markets in Bali and Lombok to prevent future outbreaks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or H5N1). Since emerging in 2003, HPAI has caused enormous poultry losses in Indonesia and has seen the country record more human HPAI-attributed deaths than any other. Yet research by Murdoch University PhD candidate Johanna Kurscheid indicates lessons have not been learned.

"The level of biosecurity practiced at markets is extremely low. In our field observations, we saw little segmentation of bird species and frequent mixing of birds in cages, including ducks and chickens," Ms Kurscheid says. "This is dangerous, as ducks don't show the same symptoms of HPAI as chickens and can be carriers. We also witnessed inadequate bird disposal, including dead birds left in cages, left next to cages or dumped into drainage areas. In one market in Lombok we saw birds being slaughtered in the open, which is not good practice in terms of infectious disease control, as the main way humans have contracted HPAI is through slaughter of infected birds and handling of dead birds. Basically, all traders engaged in a number of practices that could sustain virus circulation in live bird markets."

Questionnaires given to vendors, collectors (traders) and customers showed a distressing lack of awareness about the causes of HPAI or concern about the virus, with fewer than half of vendors able to provide a single way in which poultry could become infected. Even more, vendors were highly unlikely to report suspicious or sudden bird deaths, with only 15 per cent in Bali saying they would alert authorities and 27 per cent in Lombok. Ms Kurscheid's study also charted market interconnectedness.

"We used social network analysis, which enables the identification of markets with the highest incoming traffic-and therefore the highest potential to become infected-as well as those with the highest outgoing traffic-those most likely to spread the virus," she says.

Ms Kurscheid's talk, given as part of the Murdoch Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Seminar Series, is even more vital given new research suggesting only a few mutations in the viral genome of HPAI H5N1 could facilitate human-to-human transmission, increasing the risk of a human pandemic.

"Overall, we urgently need to improve infrastructure and biosecurity in live bird markets and educate poultry traders in AI and good management practices in order to manage and prevent further HPAI N5N1-related human deaths," Ms Kurscheid concludes.

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by: History Lover @ Sat Oct 06, 2012 at 01:53:02 AM UTC

Eight Year Old Dies of Suspected Bird Flu

October 8, 2012
http://m.inilah.com/read/detai...
Bandung, Indonesia: Tia Lia Lestari (8), of Kampung Ciganitri RT 4/4 sub Desa Cipagalo Bojongsoang Bandung regency, died on Saturday (10/06/2012). Lia allegedly died from bird flu (H1N1). This assumption is in line with the dozens of chickens that died suddenly in the village.

"In addition, one of the doctors who care for children in RSHS asked me who was raising chickens at home or in the past few days were there chickens that died suddenly? And indeed in this ward, precisely at RT 2, since 4 October today there are dozens of chickens that died suddenly," said Entis Sutisna (40), a parent of the deceased Lia when he was found at his residence, Monday (08/10/2012). According to Entis, children are often playing at RT 2 with his aunt called Rohimah (35). The distance of their homes to RT 2 was only about 300 meters.

"When the doctor at RSHS also asked, I said we do not raise chickens. So could my child have been exposed to bird flu at RT 2 while playing there," he admitted.

Sutisna said it was early to tell what happened to his son. On Friday (09/29/2012) then Lia began developing fever illness. He took him to a doctor who practices near their home. However, Lia's fever does not go away, and he brought back him to the doctor for the second time. However, Lia's condition was getting worse, and the doctors raised their hands and advised Entis to take him to RSHS.

"My son was experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness and fever. On Friday (10/05/2012) night, I take it to RSHS. Following treatment, including intravenous fluids, the disease does not go away," said Entis.

Then, at night, feeling tired, Entis intended to go home to rest. While in RSHS, Lia's brother-in-law, Yono (25) awaited. However, just as Entis reached his home, Yono called and let him know that Lia was in critical condition.

"Recently I got home, then I went back to RSHS. Officials there suggested that Lia was immediately taken to have the autopsy report. But after the hospital officials saw his room upstairs was full," he said.

Unfortunately, before getting back care, Lia's life, the boy who had just sat in class 2 SD's, was not helped. Lia exhaled on Saturday (10/06/2012) at 9:45 pm.

"My son died shortly after I was looking for a post mortem room," he said softly.

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by: History Lover @ Mon Oct 08, 2012 at 20:47:11 PM UTC

8 Year Old Boy Bird Flu Suspect Death

http://bisnis-jabar.com/index....
October 8, 2012
BOJONGSOANG, Indonesia: A boy named Lia Lestari (8) of Kampung Ciganitri, Cipagalo Village, District Bojongsoang, Bandung regency allegedly died from bird flu (H1N1) on Saturday (6/10). The victim's father, Entis Sutisna, 40, said initially Lia suffered on Friday (29/9). Later, his son was given drugs and recovered.

"However, starting Tuesday my son's pain was back," he said when met at his house on Monday (8/10).

At that moment, he took her straight to the doctor to be checked twice. "My son was taken to the doctor twice. But, when they examined the child on Friday, the doctors could no longer (do anything?) and referred him finally to RSHS," he said. On Friday (5/10) at 22.00 pm, they arrived at RSHS, and she was cared for. "Until there she had to be handled by a doctor. However, my son continued fever, stomach nausea, and shortness of breath," he explained.
New on Saturdays at 12.00 pm Lia died at RSHS. "After Lia's death, the doctor inquired whether or not we had chickens in the house? Then I said, that the first had a month back and had been cut (killed?)," he said.

Then, he continued, the doctor informed him that Lia was a suspected bird flu positive. The victim's mother, Yani Maryani, 38, added that her son often played at his aunt's home in the RT02 Rohimah RW04.

"There were a lot of dead chickens. Maybe my son contracted this there," he said, adding that a lot of chickens had died since October 4. "Earlier also there was a check from the government, about four chickens that died suddenly," he explained.

In the meantime, Head of Animal Health (Keswan) Department of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Bandung regency, Euis Rohayani admitted his office had come to the scene and inspected that poultry that died suddenly and lived.

"For a while, the conclusion was that there were found suspected birds that tested positive for bird flu. It was derived from the results of the quick samples," he said.

According to him, some samples will be examined during the first 14 days. After that, the new note is much more suspected avian bird flu or not. Euis said that this region does not include the bird flu endemic areas. However, he added, that with the discovery of the dead birds, then it will be endemic.

"One was that included in the endemic area," he said.

He explained that when there are birds that die suddenly, people can directly report to the village or services if there are signs of sudden deaths of poultry, then they will move quickly to get down to the field. Asked when bird flu had occurred in Bandung Regency, he said it happened in Cileunyi to two people in 2006.

"They tested positive for bird flu and died," he said.

During the year 2011, there were eight areas in Bandung Regency infected. The eight areas included the Village District Cijagra Paseh, Village Pangauban Katapang, Village Cileunyi Cileunyi Kulon District, village constable Cimaung District, Village District Margahurip Banjaran, Village Waluya Cicalengka District, Village Patrol Arjasari Sari subdistrict, district and village Maruyung Pacet. Maria explained that most infections with bird flu were caused by the average free-range chicken.

"To prevent the spread of infection, the eight regions will be re-vaccinated for Avian Influence (AI / AI), including Newcassel Deases (ND / Tetelo). Besides, we also provide biosecurity in each poultry cage belonging to farmers," he said, adding, all areas will be given the same biosecurity.

Graphing the spread of bird flu, usually occurs in early January-June and November-December. "This happens because of bad climate and growing population without handling poultry biosecurity and good health," he explained.

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by: History Lover @ Mon Oct 08, 2012 at 21:11:51 PM UTC

Tia's Death Not Bird Flu

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October 9, 2012
Bandung, Indonesia: Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) confirmed that Tia (8), a patient from Bojongsoang, Bandung Regency, died of severe pneumonia and not due to the H5N1 virus or bird flu. Therefore over at RSHS they handled Tia as well as other patients and he was not treated specially as a bird flu suspect patient. RSHS Bird Flu Team Handling, Dr Sri Sudhawati, said that when he came to Emergency (IGD) RSHS, the patient was severely ill. They were aware that the patient also had begun to decline and there was a problem in some organs such as respiratory illness and the heart rate was very fast also.

"Because there was respiratory failure, we decided to go into a pediatric patient intensive care unit. And because the patient was experiencing stopped breathing, we installed tools to help breathing, but we could not (help?). Due to the patient also suffering an infection in various organs and the leukocytes tended to be low," he said when met at RSHS Tuesday (9/10).

Related to the alleged suspect bird flu, Dr. Sri confirmed that in every case of respiratory disorders, patients who come are asked their history. In fact they not only ask if there is a history of contact with dead birds, patients were also asked if there was contact with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). This rule must be made in emergency status, including the patient Tia. And from the patient's history, there was no history of contact with dead poultry.

"Not all bird flu is pneumonia. We reiterate this patient had no history of contact with dead poultry. The patient experienced severe pneumonia and is caused by other consequences," he said.

As reported, The patient Tia entered IGD RSHS on 5 October at 22:31. And the patient was pronounced dead on October 6 at 11:00.

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by: History Lover @ Tue Oct 09, 2012 at 13:32:18 PM UTC

RSHS Says Tia's Death Not From Bird Flu

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October 10, 2012
Jakarta, Indonesia: The Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) Bandung has ensured (assured?) that the death of the patient Tia Lestari, 8, a resident of Bojongsoang, Bandung Regency, is not due to bird flu. Bird Flu Handling Team at RSHS Dr Sri Sudhawati confirmed that the patient died due to pneumonia or severe lung disease.

"The patient was not suffering from bird flu, he suffered from severe pneumonia. Because before he had contact with poultry that died suddenly," he said when met at RSHS, yesterday.

The procedure is always performed when it is known that any patient experienced severe respiratory distress or pneumonia. As reported previously, Tia allegedly died of bird flu. While there were 15 chickens that died suddenly around the victim's house and his aunt, these were examined by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Disnakkan) Bandung regency.

Bandung Regency Chief Medical Officer (PHO) Achmad Kustijadi RSHS asserted that as a result of information, the cause of death of the victim is not bird flu, he said yesterday. Even so officers and Disnakan Bandung District Health Office also performed related steps in anticipation of bird flu.

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by: History Lover @ Wed Oct 10, 2012 at 17:52:20 PM UTC

Cipagalo Residents Worry Bird Flu Virus

October 10, 2012

Bandung, Indonesia: Pascameninggalnya TL (8), of Kampung Ciganitri RT 4 RW 4 sub Desa Cipagalo Bojongsoang Bandung Regency, which was allegedly caused by avian flu (H5N1), a resident of village fret though death toll from the virus has not been shown.

Especially when there are unknown chickens that tested positive for bird flu virus. Of course we worry, despite similar disinfectant fluid sprayed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries," said Henry Gunawan (37), a resident of RT 2, Wednesday (10 / 10/2012).

Moreover, they have known since October 4 yesterday that a lot of chickens died suddenly in his village. Thus, he and his family chose to clean up the house and keep poultry cages, poultry, or pet birds.

"We'd better stop, before the incident. Moreover, based on the news that I have seen in a variety of media, if any of the birds are found, then the area can be declared as endemic," he said.

Previously, there was never any here. Sehingga, dengan kejadian itu, dia dan warga kampung lainnya cukup terkejut. Thus, because of the incident, he and other villagers were quite surprised.

"From the first, then there are events like this. I do not know what the cause is," he said.

After the Department of Livestock and Fisheries and the Department of Health directly intervened. Thus, although there is still a feeling of worry, he and other residents began to know the procedures for the handling of poultry, or how to handle if there is one resident who had a flu or fever who should be quickly brought to the nearest health center.

"Just as officers of the government came to spray enclosures while providing counseling," he said.

As reported previously, TL (8) of Kampung Ciganitri RT 4 RW 4 sub Desa Cipagalo Bojongsoang Bandung regency, allegedly died of bird flu (H1N1 virus). The victim died on Saturday (10/06/2012). This assumption is in line with the dozens of chickens that died suddenly in the village.

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by: cottontop @ Wed Oct 10, 2012 at 19:14:02 PM UTC

Residents Are Not Willing to Destroy Poultry With Bird Flu

October 23, 2012
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Bengkulu, Indonesia: Most Bengkulu residents who are owners of poultry infected with bird flu (H5N1) are still reluctant to voluntarily hand over the surviving poultry to be destroyed.

"Most of the area is still reluctant to give up pet poultry infected with the bird flu virus to be voluntarily destroyed for various reasons," said the Head of Department of Agriculture and Livestock of Bengkulu, Arif Gunadi, in the city of Bengkulu, on Tuesday.

He explained that the residents are not willing to destroy chickens, ducks, ducks and pet birds infected with bird flu virus for the reason that they love the poultry that are still alive.

"In addition, people do not want to give up pet birds because they do not receive compensation for the destruction conducted en masse by officers," he said.

Bengkuly City Bird Flu Disease Control Team Distanak, Heni, said that they always ask all owners of poultry infected with bird flu virus to destroy their livestock.

"The culling of poultry infected with bird flu virus is one effective way to break the chain of spread to other birds," he said.

As a result since most people do not want their poultry to be culled, the spread of bird flu virus in the city of Bengkulu is quite likely to quickly spread to several villages in October 2012.

"The areas that tested positive for the bird flu virus were the Village Lingkarbarat, Bentiring, Kebunbeler, Sidomulyo, Dusunbesar and Timurindah," he said.

Of the six villages, only two people in Urban Beler Gardens were willing to voluntarily cull their chickens.

"Nine chickens were culled because of my other nine have died from bird flu in two days," said Suminah, a resident of Beler Gardens.

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by: History Lover @ Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 18:12:19 PM UTC

Bird flu in Bengkulu

Friday, October 26, 2012

Bengkulu (Antara Bengkulu) - the Plague of the bird flu virus (H5N1) began to attack several districts in the Bengkulu City and caused the number of deaths of the chicken belonging to the resident to continue to improve.

The "poultry that was attacked by bird flu in October increased, finally we again found the existence" of the "chicken that died suddenly in the Nusaindah District, the" Pertanian" Service headword and Livestock Breeding of Kota Bengkulu, of Arif Gunadi. The chicken that died suddenly in this Nusaindah Kecamatan Ratuagung District numbering seven tails.

"Chickens that died suddenly this positive was attacked by bird flu after being carried out pengetesan with the fast test implement." So that this virus does not spread the official immediately burnt and sprayed disinfektan around the location of the discovery of this bird flu, he said.

The spreading of the bird flu virus that attacked the poultry in the Bengkulu City was classified as fast in October 2012. "Up to now around 100 poultries that were found positive bird flu in several districts in the Bengkulu City," he said. He said, to prevent the spreading of this bird flu apart from with disinfektan, his side also gave the understanding to the resident would this virus danger.

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by: cottontop @ Sat Oct 27, 2012 at 14:26:47 PM UTC

Hospital Room Prepares for Bird Flu Patients

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November 4, 2012
Bengkulu, Indonesia: Regional General Hospital (Hospital) M Yunus Bengkulu has prepared special care to anticipate patient bird flu (H5N1) due to increased cases of bird flu in the area.

"We have prepared a special treatment room in anticipation of patients due to the increasing cases of bird flu in this area," said Director of Hospital M Yunus Bengkulu, Yusdi Zahrias Tazar Sunday.

He explained that the care provided space consists of two treatment rooms with a capacity of four beds. "In addition, a team of medical personnel were prepared consisting of specialists in internal medicine, pediatricians, general practitioners, and nurses," he said.

Medical personnel on duty are a combination of several experts for handling bird flu patients requiring rapid and precise measures of the various areas of expertise. While Head of Bengkulu Hospital Space Care M Yunus Bengkulu, Sin Vice Director explained that room conditions and medical teams are ready to serve when suddenly there is a bird flu patient.

"Every bird flu patient has been provided a variety of medical equipment such as monitors, regulator drip with intravenous fluids, and a ventilator to assist breathing," he said.

There are also people who suffer from symptoms of bird flu including cough, shortness of breath, body temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius, sore throat, and no history of contact with bird flu positive poultry bird. People who experience these symptoms are asked immediately to go to M Yunus hospital to get treatment right away. Head of Bengkulu Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Gunadi Arif, said that during October 2012, 110 birds in this area that died suddenly were confirmed positive for the bird flu virus.

"Ironically, most people are not willing to cull surviving poultry voluntarily the despite bird flu virus, and it is difficult to control its spread," he said. The regional spread of avian bird flu in Bengkulu City among others are in the Village Circle West, Great Village, Kebung Tebeng, Bentiring, Plow, Nusa Indah, East Beautiful, and Sidomulyo.

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by: History Lover @ Sun Nov 04, 2012 at 23:56:53 PM UTC

Bengkulu Health Department Alerts Officers About Bird Flu

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November 16, 2012
Bengkulu, Indonesia: Bengkulu City Health Department has alerted officers to monitor the possibility of transmission of avian influenza virus from poultry to humans.
"We alerted some officials of the Health Department and Community Health Center to monitor the possibility of people who have contracted bird flu," said Chief Medical Officer Mixon Syahbuddin Bengkulu City, Friday (16/11).
Teams on standby to deal with avian influenza virus transmission to humans are made up of managers and the officials who are in the 20 area health centers.
"The teams who are tasked with handling bird flu are monitoring symptoms of bird flu transmission to family poultry infected with bird flu, if one is suspected, they should be directly referred to the hospital," he said.
In addition to monitoring the residents, the Department of Health is also working to provide counseling to residents to monitor the symptoms of transmission to family or neighbors in the area who discovered with bird flu.
"Thank God, from March 2012 to the present there is no bird flu transmission to humans, and we hope not to get more people infected with bird flu," he said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Bird Flu Disease Control Bengkulu Province, Emran Kuswadi, said the risk of transmission of avian influenza virus from poultry to humans in the area is high because most people are not willing to destroy their poultry voluntarily, although they are positive for the bird flu virus.
"As a result when live poultry with bird flu is not destroyed then there tends to be an increase in transmission to other birds and even the risk of transmission to humans," he said.

Transmission of avian influenza virus from poultry to humans may occur through the mucus in the mouth and nose as well as poultry manure that enters the human body through the eyes, nose or mouth of the patient. When poultry are not infected with bird flu, especially during the rainy season, he asked the people to keep them in cages, avoid high humidity and disinfect cages that are provided by the Animal Husbandry Department. Based on recent data, as many as 110 birds in the urban city of Bengkulu are positive for bird flu virus. In addition, ten birds infected with positive bird flu were also found in the village Bandaratu Mukomuko district.

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by: History Lover @ Fri Nov 16, 2012 at 23:27:09 PM UTC

Bird Flu Plague in Tegal

November 27, 2012
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Tegal, Indonesia: The bird flu virus lately is endemic in some areas of Tegal. As a result, thousands of ducks and chickens owned by communities have died suddenly. These events, among other things, are in Pesurungan Lor Village and Village Kalinyamat Kulon, District Margadana. One duck farmer, Darkoni (31) in the village Pesurungan Lor on Tuesday (27/11) said that the incidents are estimated to have taken place since the last month.

"Initially ducks would not eat, then they became limp and dead. Consequently egg production declined and farmers suffered considerable losses," he said.

It is also delivered by another breeder, Aris (30). According to him, this time the breeder said there was social unrest. Various attempts were made to address the farmers' virus attacks, namely by using drugs and separating ducks that have been infected. However, the efforts have not been successful because there are a lot of dead ducks.

"For dead ducks, then they were burned and dumped," he said.

Another breeder Bambang (28) added that in addition to attacking ducks, the virus also attacked chickens owned by residents. Currently, about one-third of 400 of his ducks had contracted it. To avoid greater losses most farmers choose to sell ducks and some will move to diborokan ducks in the rice fields.

"We hope the relevant agencies will have addressed this soon with checks and provide medical aid to prevent this. If left alone, farmers will be threatened with bankruptcy," he said.

Head of Kalinyamat Kulon Urban Governance Ari Wibowo said the accident occurred in the region. Hundreds of chickens belonging to the residents died suddenly due to bird flu virus.

"We are also demanding immediate solutions and the best effort," he said.

Acting Head of Department of the Marine and Agriculture, Ir hariyana, confirmed the issue saying that they were taking samples and testing in the laboratory in Yogyakarta. But the result was positive for the bird flu virus. Therefore, efforts are now made for prevention.

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by: History Lover @ Tue Nov 27, 2012 at 22:08:54 PM UTC

16,000 Chickens Have Bird Flu

December 7, 2012
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Tanjungbatu, Indonesia: Sixteen thousand laying hens in Batu 8, Tanjungbatu West, were destroyed by fire on Thursday (6/12). The reason is that the death of these chickens were positive for bird flu or avian influenza (AI). To anticipate the outbreak of bird flu, action was also taken by destroying dozens of chickens, dozens of eggs, and chicken manure that were buried. Furthermore, the location of livestock in Batu 8 West Kundur were sterilized by spraying gas CO and sprinkling lime. Head of Department of Animal Husbandry and Agricultural District Karimun Amran Sahidid admitted that the deaths of 16 thousand laying hens in Batu 8 West Tanjungbatu was from bird flu. This was based on the results of the research workers in the field.

"Three days earlier, there were 400 chickens that died suddenly. But upon inspection, the results were negative," said Amran.

Head of Division (Head) Department of Animal Husbandry Riau Islands Province drh Honis Mandri said the deaths of 16 thousand laying hens in Kundur was because of the bird flu virus. This is according to the results of rapid testa on Wednesday (5/12) with positive results of bird flu.

"They were destroyed by fire and buried. Certainly no more people were in and out of the cage, even whole chicken eggs, chicken manure was buried," said Honis.

Honis insisted there was nothing to be covered on the discovery of a second case in the District of Kundur this time. If covered, it is feared that it will cause unrest among the people.

"Certainly these cases of bird flu have been handled professionally and locations are blocked," he explained.

Honis asked all farmers to be vigilant and always coordinate with livestock and security officers. Also hygiene at farm locations continue to be improved.

"Hopefully, the cases are not wide spread. Only we expect cleanliness to be maintained in the farms,"he said.

From information collected, bird flu cases have occurred in previously 2006. At that time, the number of laying hens with bird flu were around 600 birds. So this indicated bird flu that was directly related to the anticipation. Even the Animal Husbandry Department participated by bringing Veterinary Disease Investigation Laboratory Team from the Center (BPP-Vet), Bukit Tinggi. To ensure, all poultry and egg production, including chicken manure has been destroyed so there is no need to worry about this anymore. Ranches were isolated to avoid spreading the virus.

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by: History Lover @ Fri Dec 07, 2012 at 23:29:12 PM UTC

Indonesia Finds More Virulent Bird Flu Strain

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Indonesia: "We found a highly pathogenic avian influenza sub-type H5N1 (virus) with clade 2.3." the agriculture ministry's veterinary chief Syukur Iwantoro said in the letter obtained by AFP. "This clade is a new clade found for the first time in Indonesia, that is very different to the avian influenza found before, which is clade 2.1."

A clade is a group of organisms, usually species, with a common ancestor.A poultry breeders' association had reported the death of more than 300,000 ducks in several provinces on Java island since November to the ministry. The veterinary office found the H5N1 virus involved was a different clade to that usually found in Indonesia, said Iwantoro's letter to local government offices and the World Health Organisation (WHO).Iwantoro called for further research into whether there had been a genetic shift in the virus previously found in the country, or whether the new strain originated overseas.

"There is a suspicion that the virus has spread from other countries, possibly from Vietnam or Thailand," Emil Agustiono, secretary of the national commission of zoonosis control that oversees bird flu, told AFP.

Health officials have told local governments to stop and check motorbikes and pick-up trucks commonly used to transport poultry, to try to reduce the spread of the virus.The health ministry has told local offices to be vigilant for more massive poultry deaths, or for deaths of people in the vicinity, its head of communicable disease Tjandra Yoga Aditama told AFP.
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by: History Lover @ Tue Dec 11, 2012 at 13:32:30 PM UTC

Residents Told to Be Aware of Latest Bird Flu Mutation

December 11, 2012
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East Java, Indonesia: The head of the team of doctors handling the bird flu virus from Hospital (Hospital) Dr Soetomo has urged residents in East Java (East Java) to be alert to the latest bird flu virus mutation. Vice Chairman of the bird flu team's physicians at Dr RS Soetomo, Dr. Laksmi Wulandari, says the latest bird flu virus mutation might happen. It was, he explained, because of the uniqueness of the bird flu virus more than other flus.

"The virus can survive in bird feces up to 35 days in water temperatures from 0 to 30 degrees and the nature of any RNA virus where it is easy to mutate," he said, Tuesday (11/12). Thus, according to him, it is only natural that the bird flu virus had disappeared and then came back with a new mutation.

In fact, in 2011, a researcher in the area of Sidoarjo bird flu, Dr. Ricardo, had found some sparrow bird flu from dirt that was studied. This means that the mode of transmission of the virus that mutates is still happening. With the findings of the deaths of hundreds of ducks in Central Java and East Java yesterday, it is the natural cycle of the bird flu virus. The findings of a sparrow that was infected shows the dynamic mutation of the virus. But fortunately, they found that the mutation of virus transmission is still between chickens.

"The hope is that the findings are still transmission among ducks and birds," explained researcher Tropical Diseases Faculty of Medicine, University of Airlangga. However, he also did not dismiss (the idea) that if the mutation of this virus continues to happen, then it does not close the possibility of transmission from poultry to humans.

To that end, he appealed to the people to keep doing the safety instructions when they suddenly find dead birds, especially in large quantities. Among those are the burning of poultry carcasses and checking other birds. When infected, they should be immediately destroyed by burning.

Dr RS Soetomo last treated patients with suspected bird flu in 2010. However, since the emergence of bird flu patients in 2006, at least five patients were indicated positive for bird flu. Of the five patients, three died and two were successfully treated.

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by: History Lover @ Tue Dec 11, 2012 at 14:11:08 PM UTC

Kulonprogo Hospital Suspects One Toddler Hit by Bird Flu

December 11, 2012

Kulonprogo, Indonesia: House of Regional General Hospital (Hospital) Kulonprogo District has a toddler suspected of contracting bird flu. The toddler who is from the District of Mercy and has fever and symptoms of bird flu was treated in Hospital Kulonprogo, early last month in December 2012.

"Hospital Admission on Sunday (2/12) was due to the heat and almost similar to the symptoms of bird flu. Near his home there are no dead birds," said Bambang Haryatno, Chief of Kulonprogo Hospital, in his office, Tuesday (11/12 ).

Since there was no information about the dead birds, the hospital moved quickly to deal with the case as handling a bird flu patient. Even blood samples were sent to Jakarta to be examined whether they were positive or negative bird flu.

"It was after his blood was checked, there were negative laboratory results of bird flu. The toddler was allowed to go home on December 4th," said Bambang.

Bambang explained they had to disseminate to the public to be alert to the symptoms of bird flu. Socialization is expected by society to be responsive and to bring citizens suspected of bird flu to the nearest health center or hospital. So workarounds are not too late.

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by: cottontop @ Tue Dec 11, 2012 at 20:52:36 PM UTC

Bird Flu Alert in Indonesia

December 13, 2012
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Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have stepped up bird flu monitoring after thousands of poultry have died on Java island in recent months, officials said Wednesday. A strain of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus was believed to have caused the deaths among poultry in Jakarta and other areas, said Emil Agustiono, the head of the National Zoonosis Committee.

"We are investigating whether the source of the outbreak were imported poultry," he said. "If it came from one source, it will be easier to contain. We must remain vigilant and step up biosecurity to prevent its spread."

No humans had been infected by the latest strain detected on Java, said the Health Ministry's director for disease control, Tjandra Yoga Aditama. He said the same mutation had also been found in Vietnam, Cambodia, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

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by: History Lover @ Thu Dec 13, 2012 at 13:58:03 PM UTC

Indonesia Identifies New Strain of Bird Flu

December 13, 2012
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Jakarta, Indonesia: Almost half of those who have died from avian flu have been in Indonesia. And, although it might seem as though bird flu has gone unnoticed, a new virulent strain has been found on the Indonesian island of Java. In recent weeks, more than 300,000 ducks have died on the densely populated island of Java. The government has since confirmed the deaths were caused by a new and highly pathogenic strain of H5N1, or bird flu. Dr. Rita M. Ridwan, the director of disease control at the Indonesian Health Ministry, says the government is working closely with relevant ministries to investigate further.

"So we are in close contact by sharing information, sharing the virus lab and even working together in the field to do field investigations," Ridwan explained. "I know there are very alarming deaths in the duck population, mostly in the center of duck production by the traditional farming as well as in central Java and East Java."
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"We the experts, the researchers are still trying to find the answer," the doctor admitted. "Why? Is that because Indonesians is too late coming to the health services? Is it because the virus itself so virulent. Or others things. Our researchers are still trying to answer this."
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by: History Lover @ Thu Dec 13, 2012 at 14:02:28 PM UTC

More virulent bird flu found in Indonesia

December 13, 2012 by Bryan Cohen

Indonesia's veterinary office recently identified a bird flu virus that killed hundreds of thousands of ducks in the last few weeks as a more virulent type that is new to the country.

A poultry breeders' association reported the death of more than 300,000 ducks since November in several provinces on Java Island. The H5N1 virus involved in the deaths was part of a clade that is not typically found in Indonesia, AFP reports.

"We found a highly pathogenic avian influenza sub-type H5N1 (virus) with clade 2.3," Syukur Iwantoro, the agriculture ministry's veterinary chief, said, according to AFP. "This clade is a new clade found for the first time in Indonesia, that is very different to the avian influenza found before, which is clade 2.1."

A clade is a group of organisms with a common ancestor.

Iwantoro called for additional research to determine if the virus genetically shifted from one previously in the country or if it came from other countries, such as Thailand or Vietnam.

Health officials are asking local governments to stop and check pick-up trucks and motorbikes used to transport poultry to attempt to stop the virus from spreading.

Bird flu can spread from birds to humans through direct contact, though experts worry the it could mutate into a form that transmits easily between humans. According to the World Health Organization, out of 359 worldwide human fatalities from bird flu since 2003, 159 of them occurred in Indonesia, AFP reports.

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by: cottontop @ Sat Dec 15, 2012 at 02:48:23 AM UTC

4 year old dies of suspect H5N1

DECEMBER 14, 2012 | 3:56 PM

Ministry of Health, Directorate General of Disease Control and Environmental Health announced a new case of H5N1 has been confirmed by the Center for Basic Biomedical and Health Technologies, Balitbangkes.

Case on behalf of the IT (male, 4 years old) residents of Kampung Nagreg, Gorowong Village, District Parung Panjang, Bogor regency, West Java. Dated 30 November 2012 symptoms of fever, December 1, 2012 the case went to Pustu. Dated December 4, 2012 because there was no change in the case of seeing a private doctor, dated December 5, 2012 morning the case went to the health center and in the afternoon the case was referred to the Private RSIA for hospitalization. Dated December 6, 2012 the case was referred to the Tangerang District Hospital because of fever, cough, and shortness. The situation gets worse case and the case eventually died at 23:40 pm.

Epidemiological investigations have been conducted into the hospital, and the case surrounding the Integrated Team MoH and local health service, possible risk factors that come in direct contact with poultry carcasses (entog) in the neighborhood.

With the increase of these cases, the cumulative number of bird flu in Indonesia since 2005 until this news broadcast is 192 cases with 160 deaths.

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by: cottontop @ Sat Dec 15, 2012 at 13:08:14 PM UTC

Boy 4 Years Old Dies of Bird Flu

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December 14, 2012
West Java, Indonesia: The Ministry of Health, Directorate General of Disease Control and Environmental Health has announced that a new case of H5N1 has been confirmed by the Center for Basic Biomedical and Health Technologies, Balitbangkes. The case is on behalf of IT (male, 4 years old), a resident of Kampung Nagreg, Gorowong Village, District Parung Panjang, Bogor Regency, West Java. On 30 November 2012 he had symptoms of fever, on December 1, 2012 the boy went to Pustu. On December 4, 2012 there was no change in the case after seeing a private doctor. On December 5, 2012 in the morning the boy went to the health center and in the afternoon the boy was referred to the Private RSIA for hospitalization. On December 6, 2012 he was referred to the Tangerang District Hospital because of fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. The situation worsened case, and the boy eventually died at 23:40 pm.

Epidemiological investigations have been conducted into the hospital, and the case surrounding the Integrated Team MoH and local health service. Possible risk factors were that he came in direct contact with poultry carcasses (entog) in the neighborhood.
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Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Prof. dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama as the focal point of the International Health Regulations (IHR) has informed WHO about the case.

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by: History Lover @ Sat Dec 15, 2012 at 15:01:39 PM UTC

Two Persons Die of Bird Flu in Jogja

http://krjogja.com/read/154531...
December 16, 2012
Yogyakarta, Indonesia: The case of bird flu (H5N1) in the DIY in the past four months has left two people dead. Both come from the Sleman district where one person tested positive for H5N1, and the other one is a suspect H5N1. Head of Disease Control and Health Issues (P2MK) DIY Health Department Daryanto Chadorie revealed that one positive case of H5N1 occurred about four months ago in the area of Prambanan, Sleman. The patient was a man about 39 years old who died in Bethesda hospital.

"The other one is still a suspect H5N1 case, a toddler. Blood samples also were sent to health laboratories in Jakarta last week. Yet until now there has been no result," he said, Sunday (16/12)

According to him, because of the deaths of two people with bird flu, the case should have been declared an Extraordinary Incident (KLB). However, the decision to declare the outbreak is contained in each county/city.

"Although there has been no declaration of bird flu outbreaks, the handling is done as an outbreak of bird flu in Prambanan. When patients tested positive for bird flu, the epidemiological investigation (began) immediately," he said.

Meanwhile, the case of the death of a toddler allegedly because of AI was also expressed last week by H5N1 Team Prevention H5N1 Dr Dr. Dr. Sardjito Sumardi, SpPD (K).

"A week ago there was information that the infant suspected of bird flu would be referred to the department of Sleman Sardjito. However not yet (before he) reached the department of Dr. Sardjito, the patient died. Due to the death not (occurring in) Dr Dr Sardjito, then we did not do a sample," he added.

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by: History Lover @ Sun Dec 16, 2012 at 19:12:17 PM UTC

Bird Flu Kills 4-Year-Old in Indonesia

http://www.news24.com/World/Ne...
December 18, 2012
Jakarta, Indonesia: A 4-year-old Indonesian boy has died from bird flu, bringing the death toll to 160 in the country hardest-hit by the deadly virus, a health official said on Tuesday
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The boy died on 6 December in Tangerang city, just west of Jakarta, the capital, said health ministry official Rita Kusriastuti. He developed symptoms of a cold and fever on 30 November and was treated at a public health center before being hospitalized the same day he died. Kusriastuti said the boy, from the West Java district of Bogor, was believed to have been infected with the H5N1 virus after having direct contact with dead fowl around his house.
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Last week, Kusriastuti said a form of the H5N1 virus not previously detected in Indonesia had killed hundreds of thousands of ducks on the main island of Java.
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The new form of the virus is believed to have entered Indonesia through imported ducks, but Kusriastuti said it's also possible it may have evolved on its own from existing strains.
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by: History Lover @ Tue Dec 18, 2012 at 16:23:44 PM UTC

Bird flu claims another life in Bogor

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Mon, December 17 2012

The Health Ministry announced on Monday that bird flu was the cause of death of a 4-year-old boy from Parung Panjang in Bogor, West Java. The victim, identified by initials IT, was the 10th person in the country to die from bird flu in 2012.

IT had suffered from high fever since Nov. 30. He was taken to a doctor and a private hospital but his condition showed no improvement. He was taken to Tangerang General Hospital in Banten province on Dec. 6, where he was declared infected by avian influenza.

After conducting an epidemiological research and field examinations, the ministry said that IT might have been infected by the virus through a duck's remains that were found around his house.

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by: cottontop @ Tue Dec 18, 2012 at 23:54:33 PM UTC

Suspected bird flu victim in Semarang

Ainur Rohmah, The Jakarta Post, Semarang | Archipelago | Wed, December 19 2012, 7:55 PM

The Central Java Health Agency says it has received a report of a suspected case of bird flu in the province.

The 54-year-old man, a resident of the Sambiroto subdistrict, was currently under treatment at St. Elisabeth Hospital in Semarang, officials said.

"The man has been suffering from a cough, a cold and a high fever, with temperature above 38 degrees Celsius," Rorry Hartono, the agency's disease control and environmental health division chief, said on Wednesday.

More than 62,000 ducks have thought to have died from the H5N1 virus in 21 regencies and cities in the province as of Tuesday, according to officials.

Central Java Animal Husbandry Agency head Whitono said that the virus, which apparently mutated since it was brought to Indonesia via migrating birds, has spread quickly since the first case was reported in the province in September.

"This case is quite new because bird flu commonly infects chickens," he said.

The Central Java Agriculture Agency has distributed 9,300 liters of disinfectant, calling on farmers to report any ducks who have recently died to the agency. (cor/swd)

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by: cottontop @ Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 18:03:06 PM UTC