NOTE: Biological Hazard in Egypt on Tuesday, 15 July, 2014 at 03:11 (03:11 AM) UTC. Description Health officials in Egypt recently reported a deadly new case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in the Menia governorate, bringing the total number of cases confirmed in Egypt to 176. A 34-year-old male construction worker was admitted to the hospital late last month after developing symptoms of the virus, including fever, sore throat, cough and difficulty breathing. He died approximately two weeks later after being listed in critical condition. An initial investigation found the man had close contact with infected poultry at a market near his home, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO said local authorities have since implemented measures to prevent further infection from the poultry market. Three of the four avian influenza A cases reported in 2013 resulted in death. This year, just three cases of the virus were reported, with the most recent patient as the only fatality. Biohazard name: H5N6 (highly pathogenic avian influenza) - Human, fatal Biohazard level: 4/4 Hazardous Biohazard desc.: Viruses and bacteria that cause severe to fatal disease in humans, and for which vaccines or other treatments are not available, such as Bolivian and Argentine hemorrhagic fevers, H5N1(bird flu), Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, hantaviruses, Lassa fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and other hemorrhagic or unidentified diseases. When dealing with biological hazards at this level the use of a Hazmat suit and a self-contained oxygen supply is mandatory. The entrance and exit of a Level Four biolab will contain multiple showers, a vacuum room, an ultraviolet light room, autonomous detection system, and other safety precautions designed to destroy all traces of the biohazard. Multiple airlocks are employed and are electronically secured to prevent both doors opening at the same time. All air and water service going to and coming from a Biosafety Level 4 (P4) lab will undergo similar decontamination procedures to eliminate the possibility of an accidental release. Symptoms:.... Status: confirmed....
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:42:42 +0000
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