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Bird Flu

Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.

Genetic Change Boosts Bird Flu Severity

Genetic Change Boosts Bird Flu Severity

Researchers monitored the continuing avian flu pandemic to gauge its evolving risk to both humans and birds.

Bird Flu in Brazil: 6-month Health Emergency Declared

Bird Flu in Brazil: 6-month Health Emergency Declared

Bird flu in Brazil: Authorities are watching if the bird flu virus H5N1 is mutating into a form which can spread amongst humans.

New Mutation in Bird Flu Virus: An Emerging Threat to Human Health

New Mutation in Bird Flu Virus: An Emerging Threat to Human Health

Bird flu outbreak: New mutation in avian influenza virus (H5N1) could be the next human pandemic, warn health experts.

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First Death from Avian Influenza Virus Reported

First Death from Avian Influenza Virus Reported

Exposure to live or dead poultry contaminated with avian influenza A virus results in the increase of human cases of avian influenza infection.

Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Chinese Woman

Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Chinese Woman

In environments where avian influenza virus may be present, the WHO advises regular hand washing and good food safety and food hygiene practices.

Israel Detects Bird Flu

Israel Detects Bird Flu

Bird flu in Israel: Nearly 7,300 infected turkeys were detected in the village of Hatzor, while another 9,500 in the village of Ein Tzurim.

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Bird Flu H5N1 Spreads to Foxes

Bird Flu H5N1 Spreads to Foxes

In the US, four red baby foxes died due to the devastating bird flu H5N1 detected in wild mammals. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is highly contagious.

First Human Case of Bird Flu Reported in United States

First Human Case of Bird Flu Reported in United States

The first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person has been reported in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced.

Experts Say Bird Flu Unlikely to Spread in India

Experts Say Bird Flu Unlikely to Spread in India

In India, bird flu has resurfaced with cases from Maharashtra's Thane and Palghar regions. An expert said bird flu is unlikely to spread majorly in the country.

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Human Cases of Bird Flu Detected in China

Human Cases of Bird Flu Detected in China

Two new human cases of bird flu have been detected in China. A 68-year-old man from Sichuan Province and a 55-year-old woman from Zhejiang provinces, were found to have the virus.

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