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Detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus on penguin carcasses in Antarctica
Researchers discovered the bodies of 35 penguins in the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic on January 19, two of which tested positive for the H5N1 virus.
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Bird flu has appeared in Antarctica
Fears that avian flu could spread in this cold land when the highly virulent H5N1 virus was first found in the carcasses of pirate birds here.
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Frequently asked questions about bird flu transmitted to humans
How the disease spreads to humans, symptoms, virus survival time and safety when using poultry products are frequently asked questions about influenza A/H5.
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Bird flu and things you need to know
To proactively prevent and fight bird flu, people need to avoid or minimize contact with farmed or wild poultry, and do not eat sick or dead poultry...
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How dangerous is H3N8 bird flu to humans?
The world's first person to contract H3N8 bird flu was a baby in China, CNET reported on April 27. Previously, H3N8 caused seals with severe pneumonia, skin damage and m…
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Korea confirms new H5N8 bird flu outbreak
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on November 30 that South Korea had confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N8 at a duck…
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Japan discovered dangerous strain of bird flu
The outbreak of the disease in Japan has shown signs of spreading, prompting the country's authorities to order the disinfection of all poultry farms across the country.
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Wild birds could be the cause of bird flu in China
Two outbreaks of H5N1 and H5N6 broke out earlier in February in China, raising alarms about the recklessness in bird flu prevention and control in the country.
Biology
The 1918 virus is bird flu
After successfully replicating the pandemic flu virus in 1918, American scientists came to a shocking conclusion: the 1918 virus also belongs to the bird flu family, whi…
Science Events
Establishment of Southeast Asia bird flu center
The source of Xinhua News Agency said on April 7, the Office of the US Agency for International Development in Cambodia said it would fund the establishment of a Southea…
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USAID helps protect equipment against bird flu
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said on April 26 the agency provided US $ 50,000 worth of protective equipment to medical staff, laborator…
Medicine - Health
4 ways to prevent influenza A
In order to prevent influenza A (H5N1) and influenza A (H7N9), you should wash your hands, choose censored poultry, perform hygiene when processing ...
Medicine - Health
Distinguish between regular flu and bird flu
The winter-spring or spring-summer allocation is a good time for a respiratory illness to develop, including both seasonal and bird flu.
Medicine - Health
Rounding out the announcement of the bird flu epidemic infected with H5N1
On April 15, Ninh Thuan Veterinary Department received a notice from Region 6 Veterinary Agency on the monitoring of dead bird nest in Ninh Thuan.
Medicine - Health
Strong swine influenza virus toxicity when transmitted to humans
Research conducted by researchers at Duke-NUS School of Medicine (Singapore) shows that large flu viruses cross national borders and combine with native viruses, forming…