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Deadly virus strain from poultry becomes a new pandemic concern
There is an outbreak of a large strain of bird flu virus, H5N1. Researchers confirm that this virus can infect many different species.
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The bird flu epidemic was so bad that Japan ran out of land to bury chickens
The worst outbreak of bird flu has forced Japan to cull millions of chickens, creating a headache about where to bury them.
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The world's first death from H3N8 bird flu in China
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) announcement on April 11, a Chinese woman died from H3N8 bird flu. This is the first human death due to this strain of b…
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Scientists have found the gene 'key' to prevent avian flu virus from spreading to humans
British researchers have found a human gene model that has the ability to prevent most strains of bird flu virus from infecting humans.
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Bird flu alarm in South Africa
A reporter in Pretoria quoted South Africa's News24 news agency on September 23 as saying that the country is facing the worst bird flu situation since the beginning of…
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First case of bird flu infection detected in the Antarctic region
Scientists have long feared the risk of the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in history in Antarctica, the main breeding ground for many bird s…
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Influenza virus 'raging' during the holiday season: The following 3 groups of people absolutely must not be neglected!
Children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases are three groups that need equipment
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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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Scientists have just discovered the secret of the flu virus
Scientists have just discovered rare accessible antibodies
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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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Scientists claim to be able to cut the HIV virus from cells
The BBC reported that scientists announced that they had successfully removed the HIV virus from infected cells, using Crispr gene editing technology that won the 2020 N…
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The fastest way to know if your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria or virus
Tonsillitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses, with the most common feeling being a sore throat.