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Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
‘Tests for the avian influenza are currently under way, and the results will be announced in up to three days.’
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can cause severe illness and even death, especially in domestic poultry. Source-IANS
Bird Flu Prevention Zone Declared Across UK, Say Sources
Across the United Kingdom, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared, legally requiring bird keepers to take a range of biosecurity precautions.
Across the United Kingdom, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared, legally requiring bird keepers to take a range of biosecurity precautions.
Human Infections of H5N6 Bird Flu Reported
In China, three people have tested positive for H5N6 bird flu. H5N6 bird flu is known to cause severe illness in humans of all ages and has killed nearly half of those infected, according to WHO.
In China, three people have tested positive for H5N6 bird flu. H5N6 bird flu is known to cause severe illness in humans of all ages and has killed nearly half of those infected, according to WHO.
Bird Flu in Kerala
At Koorachundu in Kerala's Kozhikode district bird flu has been reported, revealed official sources. Around 300 poultry birds at the farm was reported to have died.
At Koorachundu in Kerala's Kozhikode district bird flu has been reported, revealed official sources. Around 300 poultry birds at the farm was reported to have died.
