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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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Bird flu kills nearly 9,000 marine creatures in Chile
Chile's fisheries agency says nearly 9,000 sea lions, penguins, otters and marine mammals have died in an avian flu outbreak off Chile's northern coast.
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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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Extremely toxic flu jumps species, cats die en masse: WHO assesses the risk in humans
The World Health Organization (WHO) has completed surveillance of people who came into contact with 29 cats positive for the highly virulent influenza A/H5N1 in an unpre…
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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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How to distinguish different types of flu today
Influenza is considered one of the most contagious diseases and can break out into an epidemic.
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Influenza A increases: Are influenza A complications dangerous?
In recent weeks, the number of influenza A cases has shown signs of increasing. Influenza A is a respiratory disease that can be easily transmitted and cause dangerous c…
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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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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…