Avian Flu

Avian flu, or bird flu, is an infectious influenza type mainly affecting birds but can infect humans. Caused by influenza A viruses, it’s identified by H and N proteins like H5N1. Transmission occurs through contact with infected birds. Symptoms vary from respiratory issues to death. Human infection is rare but severe.

Avian Flu

Avian flu, or bird flu, is an infectious influenza type mainly affecting birds but can infect humans. Caused by influenza A viruses, it’s identified by H and N proteins like H5N1. Transmission occurs through contact with infected birds. Symptoms vary from respiratory issues to death. Human infection is rare but severe.

Should We Worry About the Avian Flu?

Avian Flu / By Dave Fisk, MD and Chief Medical Officer

Have you seen the price of eggs recently? The high costs are due in part to fewer chickens to lay them – avian influenza has decimated poultry flocks this year. […]

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Avian Flu

Should We Worry About the Avian Flu?

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