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Bird Flu Virus H5N1 Health Implications Global Distribution Recommendations for Prevention
Bird flu virus is fast becoming one of the main emerging viruses of the twenty-first century, threatening human health and wellbeing. This virus was first discovered in Italy 100 years ago and is now found worldwide. The virus shot into spotlight when human cases of the disease were reported in South East Asia and continues to pose a threat to the human population and if the proper corrective actions are not adopted in a timely manner this virus may lead to the next pandemic of this century.
There are fifteen types of bird flu viruses of which H5 and H7 are the most contagious and fatal in birds. The type currently causing concern is the deadly H5N1 strain. Variations in the H... [ Read Article ] |
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Seven Greek swans test positive for H5 avian flu: agriculture ministry (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The Greek agriculture ministry has said that the broad H5 category of avian flu had been detected in seven wild swans in the north of the country, adding that the samples would be sent to an EU reference laboratory in Britain for further tests.
Avian flu likely in Australia: scientist (Sydney Morning Herald)
Deadly avian flu is 'highly likely' to have already reached Australia, a top scientist says. -
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