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10 hours ago ago from Cold Blog
Wild birds are primary animal reservoirs of the influenza virus. Every few years, one of the circulating viruses among the wild bird population jumps species and becomes capable of infecting humans. Because these are cross-species viruses, human infection rates are initially lower, and are usually limited to those who handle infected birds directly. However, any bird flu virus may mutate further, making it capable of efficient and sustained ...
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The H5N1 version of bird flu is the deadliest flu in recent history. Indonesia has now recorded its 49th human bird flu death according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This surpasses that of neighboring Vietnam with 42 bird flu deaths. This makes 2006 the deadliest year since the H5N1 virus started spreading rapidly amongst the world's bird population. And it brings this year's worldwide human death toll to 66, out of the 100 ...
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Although their symptoms are similar, SARS is caused by completely different viruses. Influenza viruses also are more contagious and cannot be as readily contained as SARS by isolating people who have the infection. Scientists dread the bird flu virus could evolve into a form that is easily spread between people, resulting in an extremely contagious and lethal disease The two viruses could recombine inside the victim's body, producing a hybrid ...
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17 hours ago ago from Daily global news on business, politics, celebrity, health and much more.
U.S. researchers reported on Sunday that an HIV genetic stowaway that may have come from a related cat virus could help the AIDS virus transmit and replicate in people, Reuters reported. Experts said the finding has implications for designing new drugs or a vaccine against the fatal and incurable virus. They said it might also shed light on how other viruses, such as swine flu, spread from animals to people. Additionally, the ...
Related contentBird Flu How To Protect Yourself
12 hours ago ago from Flu Symptom Help
Bird Flu is spreading around the world as fast as wild birdsfly. The birds are carrying flu with them as they migrate. Theyinfect local, non migratory birds that in turn infect localchickens, ducks, turkeys and so on. Bird flu is spread to humans primarily by contact with chickens,ducks and other poultry. But it is also spread by contact withany other infected birds. So even if you live in the city, thelocal pigeons can carry bird flu to your ...
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