Bird flu

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Bird flu illness in people has ranged from mild to severe.

. And now experts are warning that a massive bird flu outbreak. When bird flu does strike humans it can be deadly. More than a dozen types of bird flu have been identified including the two strains that have most recently infected humans H5N1 and H7N9.

Fever temperature of 100ºF 378ºC or greater or feeling feverish cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose muscle or body aches. Further cases of bird flu have been detected across the UK as nationwide housing orders come into force. Avian influenza bird flu mainly affects birds.

It can also affect humans and other mammals. Wuhan Flu COVID-19 Beta Variant Delta Variant Lambda Variant Mu Variant Omicron Varianthad enough yetThey just keep coming. The H5N1 strain is a fast-mutating highly pathogenic.

Avian influenza bird flu is a notifiable animal disease. Bird flu is caused by a handful of influenza viruses just like the seasonal flu that circulates each winter. The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 on a mixed poultry premises near Crickhowell Brecon and Radnorshire Powys.

Bird flu arrives in the UK every winter it is brought here by migratory birds that then come into contact with domestic birds. Bird flu infections appear to be on the rise alerting the poultry industry and raising concerns about the pandemic potential of the virus health organizations say. Avian influenza is a notifiable animal diseaseIf you suspect any type of avian influenza in poultry or captive birds you must report it immediately by contacting your local Animal and Plant Health Agency APHA Field Services OfficeFailure to do so is an offence.

Avian influenza bird flu mainly affects birds. If you suspect any type of avian influenza. Signs and symptoms of bird flu infections in people can include.

Bird flu is caused by a type of influenza virus that rarely infects humans. The global spread of H5N1 influenza in birds is considered a significant pandemic threat. It can also affect humans and other mammals.

I would like to subscribe to Science X Newsletter. The chief vet has identified a strain of the disease - H5N1. Hadas KahanerIsrael Nature and Parks AuthorityIsraels National Security Council has assumed control of a massive bird flu outbreak in the Galilee which scientists warn could become a mass.

While other H5N1 influenza strains are known they are significantly different on a genetic level from a recent highly pathogenic emergent strain of H5N1 which was able to achieve hitherto unprecedented global spread in 2008.

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