Avian influenza: Also called fowl plague, avian flu, and bird flu. A highly contagious viral disease with up to 100% mortality in domestic fowl. Caused by influenza A virus subtypes H5 and H7. All types of birds are susceptible to the virus but outbreaks occur most often in chickens and turkeys. The infection may be brought by migratory wild birds which can carry the virus but show no signs of disease. Humans are only rarely affected.
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What is bird flu ?Bird flu is an infection caused by a type of avian influenza virus. This virus is common in wild birds. Most of...information at www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en.
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What is bird flu ?Bird flu is an infection caused by a type of avian influenza virus. This virus is common in wild birds. Most of...information at www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en.
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