| Protecting Poultry Workers From Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Contributor(s): And Prevention, Centers for Disease Cont (Author), Safety and Health, National Institute Fo (Author), Human Services, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 149602754X ISBN-13: 9781496027542 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.22 lbs) 32 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests help in protecting poultry workers from infection with viruses that cause avian influenza (also known as bird flu). Although human infection with avian influenza viruses is rare, workers infected with certain types of these viruses may become ill or die. Some types of avian influenza viruses can cause serious illness or death in poultry and other birds. These viruses are referred to as highly pathogenic viruses. Rarely, these viruses may be passed to humans who contact infected poultry or virus-contaminated materials or environments. All poultry workers and all owners and operators of poultry operations should take the appropriate steps to protect themselves from avian influenza. |