ISSN 2736-1756
Advanced Journal of Microbiology Research ISSN 2241-9837 Vol. 11 (1), pp. 001-003, January, 2017. © International Scholars Journals
Commentary
Avian flu (H5N1): threat of 'global pandemic' is growing and it’s impact on the developing countries’ economy
S. M. L. Kabir
Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].
Accepted 20 May, 2016
Abstract
When something appears to be public health issues, there is a razor-thin line between appropriate caution and over compensatory alarm. Such is the case with avian influenza, more commonly known as avain flu (H5N1). Since the potential threat of global pandemic of avain flu (H5N1) is growing and the developing countries’ economy is affected to a small extent, now it is the high time to formulate effective and essential measures which include heightened influenza surveillance, early detection and appropriate pandemic preparedness plans. The appropriate use of vaccines, antiviral drugs and public health interventions will greatly reduce their economic impact in the developing countries.
Key words: Avian flu (H5N1), global pandemic, developing countries.