Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Transmission to humans in ... [... more]
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Avian flu
Avian influenza (or 'bird flu') is a highly infectious disease affecting many species of birds, including chickens, duck, turkeys and geese. It can affect commercial, wild and pet birds. There are 15 types of bird flu, but the type that is ... [... more]
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Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) since 28 January 2004 Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza ... [... more]
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Avian influenza frequently asked questions
What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus? What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission? What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start? Avian influenza, or "bird flu", is a ... [... more]
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Disease Outbreak News
Please see WHO news via RSS for further information and instructions Enterovirus in China - update Avian influenza - situation in Indonesia - update 42 Yellow fever in Liberia - update :: Outbreak Communication: Best practices for communicating ... [... more]
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Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza
Avian influenza refers to a large group of different influenza viruses that primarily affect birds. On rare occasions, these bird viruses can infect other species, including pigs and humans. The vast majority of avian influenza viruses do not ... [... more]
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