Avian influenza
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avian flu virus, avian influenza virus, bird flu virus, H5N1 virus
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disease outbreak, emerging infectious disease, influenzavirus A, zoonosis
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infection caused by influenza A viruses that occur naturally in birds; wild birds can carry the viruses, but usually do not get sick from them; some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, can become infected, often fatally; one strain of avian influenza, the H5N1 virus, may infect various types of animals, including wild birds, pigs, and tigers; symptoms in birds and other animals vary, but virulent strains can cause death within a few days; human H5N1 infection was first recognized in 1997 in Hong Kong.
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- Do migratory birds spread highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses? The role of migratory birds in the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza is not fully understood.
- Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Avian influenza in birds Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses.
- Avian influenza is further defined by whether it is of high pathogenicity or low pathogenicity.
- Background Avian influenza is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds.
- American citizens traveling to or living in countries where avian influenza is prevalent should consider the potential risks and keep informed of the latest medical guidance and information in order to make appropriate plans.
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