May 16, 2012

Bangladesh

Feb 14, 2012

Nipah virus: Fatal Emerging Infectious Disease Raises Concerns

By Katharina Schwan

A Nipah virus (NiV) outbreak in northern Bangladesh has caused widespread panic throughout the country, with many residents deserting their homes for fear of contacting the virulent disease. The...

Nipah Virus, Flying Fox, Bangladesh

Mar 18, 2011

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Human Cases of Avian Influenza in Bangladesh

By healthmap

Two cases avian influenza (H5N1) have been reported in the Kamalapur area of Dhaka. The first case is a one year old girl and second is a 2 year old boy. The boy was diagnosed after increased...

avian influenza, H5N1, Bangladesh

Feb 25, 2011

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Avian Influenza Update

By healthmap

Bangladesh (poultry), India (ducks), Cambodia (humans), Indonesia (poultry and human) and Vietnam (poultry; human case ruled out) In addition to the ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza in South...

avian influenza, H5N1, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, vietnam