Avian influenza: the looming threat of Disease X and lessons from Poland and Europe

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dc.contributor.authorJarynowski, Andrzej
dc.contributor.authorMaksymowicz, Stanisław
dc.contributor.authorRomanowska, Maja
dc.contributor.authorSkawina, Ireneusz
dc.contributor.organizationInterdisciplinary Research Institute in Wrocław, Poland
dc.contributor.organizationSystem Modeling Group, Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
dc.contributor.organizationSchool of Public Health, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
dc.contributor.organizationEurope Infodemic Preparedness and Response Alliance, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
dc.contributor.organizationUniversity of Social Sciences, Łódź, Poland
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-24T13:56:07Z
dc.date.available2025-01-24T13:56:07Z
dc.date.issued2024-11-08
dc.description.abstractThe ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza such as A/H5N1 virus, with its continued evolution and spread to various mammalian species, raises significant concerns about its potential to cause a human pandemic. This editorial examines the recent spillover events to mammals, the economic impact on the poultry industry and the importance of preparedness and preventive measures. The situation in the USA (widespread outbreaks in cows as well as in dairy farm workers) and in Europe (infections in cats and fur animals) highlights the urgency of implementing effective surveillance, biosecurity, vaccination and communication strategies. Particularly, we focus on the lessons learnt (and also those not learnt) from Poland and the rest of Europe in managing potentially being zoonotic outbreaks of unknown origin. Personal experience from these events, though potentially reflecting the subjective views of the authors, highlight the importance of regional preparedness and rapid response to mitigate the risks posed by avian influenza and other emerging infectious diseases. A One Health approach, integrating the animal, human and environmental health sectors with socioeconomic constraints, is crucial for mitigating the risks and preventing a potential global health crisis.en
dc.identifier.citationJarynowski A., Maksymowicz S., Romanowska M., Skawina I. Avian influenza: the looming threat of Disease X and lessons from Poland and Europe Eur J Transl Clin Med 2024;7(2):5-21. https://doi.org/10.31373/ejtcm/193957
dc.identifier.doi10.31373/ejtcm/193957
dc.identifier.issn2657-3156
dc.identifier.urihttps://open.icm.edu.pl/handle/123456789/25310
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMedical University of Gdansk
dc.rightsUznanie autorstwa-Na tych samych warunkach 4.0 Międzynarodoween
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
dc.sourceEuropean Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine
dc.subjectavian influenzaen
dc.subjectsociology of medicineen
dc.subjectDisease Xen
dc.subjectpreparednessen
dc.subjectOne Healthen
dc.titleAvian influenza: the looming threat of Disease X and lessons from Poland and Europepl
dc.typearticle
dc.type.versionpublishedVersion
person.identifier.orcidJarynowski, Andrzej [0000-0003-0949-6674]
person.identifier.orcidMaksymowicz, Stanisław [0000-0002-6606-9575]
person.identifier.orcidRomanowska, Maja [0000-0002-4704-8760]
person.identifier.orcidSkawina, Ireneusz [0000-0001-6614-5649]
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