A Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (AH5N1)

What this episode covers

In this thirtieth episode of SCDP's ECHO podcast, Dr. Gavin Harris reviews the Region IV Special Pathogens of Concern Situation Report. Panelists Dr. Anne Piantadosi, Dr. Tim Uyeki, and Dr. Cherie Drenzek review published cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (AH5N1) and discuss the virology, epidemiology, clinical management, and public health perspective of the virus. The public health perspective additionally covers efforts of the Georgia Department of Public Health in identifying and mitigating H5N1. The panel also answers the audience’s questions via a Q&A discussion. This is the recording of our live ECHO session held on 3.16.23. RESOURCES: Access the full resources from this session, including the slide deck, important links, agenda, and speaker bios, on the Emory SCDP ECHO website: https://med.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/infectious-diseases/serious-communicable-diseases-program/covid-19-resources/access-past-echo-recordings.html Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed in the program reflect those of the panelists and not necessarily those of their respective organizations, including (but not limited to), Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.

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