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Bird flu: What you need to know! |
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Written by Web Master
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Tuesday, 18 October 2005 |
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What is bird flu (avian influenza)? • Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The disease, first identified in Italy more than 100 years ago, occurs worldwide. • All birds are thought to be susceptible to the avian influenza, though some species, such as wild ducks, are more resistant than others. Domestic poultry, such as chickens or turkeys, are particularly susceptible. • Infection triggers a wide spectrum of symptoms in birds, ranging from mild illness to a highly contagious and rapidly fatal disease resulting in severe epidemics. • In severe cases, the flu is characterized by a sudden onset of severe illness, and rapid death, with a mortality that can approach 100 percent. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 October 2005 )
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Testing samples in London. |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 09 August 2004 |
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LONDON, England (CNN) -- Samples from a dead bird have been sent to London for testing after a large number of birds died in the Macedonian city of Bitola near the border with Greece, a member of Macedonia's parliament said. Source:- Cnn.com - Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Posted: 0916 GMT (1716 HKT) CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 October 2005 )
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Romania battles Bird Flu spread. |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 09 August 2004 |
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BUCHAREST, Romania (CNN) -- Romanian health officials are taking steps to contain a deadly strain of bird flu that has killed at least 60 people in Asia and was confirmed late last week to have spread to Europe. Source:- Cnn.com - Monday, October 17, 2005 Posted: 0526 GMT (1326 HKT) CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 October 2005 )
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