Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Influenza viruses that commonly circulate in swine are called “swine influenza viruses” or “swine flu viruses.” Like human influenza viruses, there are different subtypes and strains of swine influenza viruses.
Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease mainly found in birds, but under certain circumstances infections can also occur in humans even though the risk is generally very low.
Substances of human origin (SoHO) is a term referring to a variety of biological materials that can be derived from the human body and are intended for clinical application.
ECDC’s Network for the Microbial Safety of Substances of Human Origin (SoHO-Net) was established to facilitate cooperation between ECDC and European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) Member States.
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This document provides an update on the safety of substances of human origin (SoHO) in relation to COVID-19. It reassesses the risk and proposes revised mitigation measures for preventing transmission through SoHO.
Vacancy
Expert Microbial Safety of Substances of Human Origin
Ref.:ECDC/AD/2021/DPR-ESOHO | Grade:AD 5 | Media type:temporary agent