E- Learning Course on Avian Influenza Authors: Roberta Aiello

E- Learning Course on Avian Influenza
Authors:
Roberta Aiello, Maria Serena Beato, Laura Bille, Ilaria Capua, Manuela Dalla Pozza,
Silvia Damiani, Marco De Nardi, Roberta De Nardi, William G. Dundon,
Isabella Monne, Raffaella Nisi, Calogero Terregino, Anna Toffan
Course developer:
Capture Productions Ltd., Ireland
Project coordinators:
Ilaria Capua and Manuela Dalla Pozza
Course Reviewer:
Dennis. J. Alexander
Acknowledgements:
Anja Globig, Charles Lamien, Livia V. Patrono and Karl Ståhl for their critical revision and
comments
Course Contents >
This course is dedicated to the memory of Isabel Minguez-Tudela.
Introduction to E-Flu
Despite the major investments in terms of capacity building and improvement of
outbreak management, Avian Influenza is still a threat for animal and public health.
In 2011 there are still several countries experiencing outbreaks of H5N1, and other
countries which are experiencing an endemic situation. Outbreaks caused by other
Avian Influenza subtypes are occurring continuously at a global level.
The FLUTRAIN team has developed this e-learning course to support veterinary
administrations in training newly recruited staff involved in avian influenza prevention,
diagnosis and control activities. We hope that this will be a useful tool to train official
and private veterinarians involved in Avian Influenza outbreak management.
Contents
Module 1: Description of Disease.
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Overview of the global situation
Avian Influenza Aetiology
Epidemiology of avian influenza
Avian influenza and human health
Module 2: Diagnosis
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Clinical Signs
Gross Lesions
Differential Diagnosis
Preparation of diagnostic samples
Isolation and characterization of AI viruses
Serology
Correct use and interpretation of diagnostic tests
Module 3: Surveillance for AI
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Section 1: Epidemiological Surveillance: introductory concepts
Section 2: AI surveillance in poultry
Section 3: AI surveillance in wild birds
Module 4: Control of AI
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Biosecurity
Contingency planning
Action at time of suspicion
Actions to be taken when AI is confirmed
Disinfection
For further information on this course please contact
Dr. Livia Victoria Patrono ([email protected])