Team Palehorse provided an avian influenza brief with the following key points: 1) As of January 7, 2006, Vietnam had the highest number of confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) with 93 cases. 2) The H5N1 virus is highly virulent in birds, killing them quickly, and can also infect humans and pigs through contact with infected birds or surfaces. 3) Preventive measures include avoiding contact with domesticated birds, open-air markets, and thoroughly cooking poultry until juices run clear. Handwashing is also critical to prevention. 4) Treatment currently relies primarily on the antiviral drug oseltamivir (T

1. Team Palehorse Avian Influenza Brief

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