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Fear of an Avian Flu pandemic has reached epic proportions and with good reason. If Avian Flu becomes a fully mutated strain that is easily transmittable between humans, the result of this sickness on the human population would be disastrous.
The global health community has been in a state of alarm due to recent outbreaks of the avian influenza disease in many parts of the world. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Those who have been following the news of the world have invariably heard of the recent bird flu panic. This very dangerous strain of the flu has claimed quite a number of lives in the world and has literally terrified the populace of many countries. Despite the danger of this particular flu strain, many people truly do not know what the bird flu actually is. Related Article Tags: , ,
The global health community has been in a state of alarm due to recent outbreaks of the avian influenza disease in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. The disease has infected humans, prompting many to believe that a global pandemic will soon occur. In the past decades, avian influenza has affected only birds and in some cases, pigs. Avian influenza does not normally affect humans but the first human case of avian influenza has been recently documented. Diseases previously known to only affect animals have crossed over to humans - avian influenza being one of these diseases. As a consequence, this crossing over has started many of the health pandemics that the world has suffered from for centuries. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Over the past year, Bird Flu has been pasted on the headlines of every major media outlet in the nation. It seems like everybody is worried about it, but when I ask, no one can tell me exactly what it is. Is it as bad as everyone makes it out to be? Related Article Tags: , , ,
To combat a possible avian bird flu epidemic, the following should be considered and done. Related Article Tags: , ,
The avian bird flu has taken quite a few lives and could possibly be the next pandemic. The more you know, the better off you are.
Everywhere you turn you see it on the news. Bird flu is on the rise and people are scared. The Avian or Bird flu is commonly seen among wild birds. It is as typical as the human flu and is transmitted between birds. Find out the facts and you can protect your family.
The avian flu that has affected birds and people in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, is different from the flu that many people get during the cold-weather months. Poultry - like chickens and turkeys - tend to get infected with the bird flu by migrating waterfowl (like ducks, geese, and swans), and spread it to other birds through their infected feces, saliva, or secretions. Related Article Tags: , , ,
By closely watching the migratory patterns of birds and understanding the disease, scientists may help prevent avian flu from becoming another global outbreak. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The Avian flu is a virus carried by birds and spread through their feces and other secretions. Those most at risk are people who come into contact with infected birds. Of the people who have been infected, many are from families that keep chickens around the home. Related Article Tags: , ,
Avian flu is caused due to the H5N1 virus which is transmitted from the saliva, fecal matter of the birds. The disease is highly contagious and causes death of birds and poultry population. The virus is lethal and assumes the proportion of pandemic, which can wipe out the entire population of birds and poultry. The virus also spreads to the human beings if they are in contact with the sick bird or poultry. Human beings are also afflicted by the virus which can even be life threatening. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
I'll have a burger and fries to go and while I'm here check me for the bird flu.
Well,... no not as such, but drive thru's may be set up in VA hospitals in America as a suggestion by the government as a quick way of testing people who suspect they may have the bird flu.(This drive thru technique was used last year for a vaccine program in the U.S .) Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Experts warn that Avian or Bird Flu will eventually hit close to home - no matter where your home happens to be. Here is an overview of how Germany handled their initial case as an example to us all. Related Article Tags: , , ,
You may have been hearing a lot in the news lately about a bird flu pandemic. You have probably been thinking "what does that have to do with me?' There is always something to worry about right? Natural disasters, terrorism and now a flu pandemic? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Our kids hear so much bad and frightening news, such as Avian (bird) Flu. It is important that we as parents are talking and praying with our kids about what they see and hear in the news before their fears blow out of proportion. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Influenza Virus is responsible for different types of flu and the current outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu across Asia is caused by influenza A virus called H5N1 Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
The bird flu though not an epidemic for humans yet, but for some species of birds, it is probably the worst thing that can happen. The effect is so potent that a mortality rate of 100 per cent has been recorded, with the infected birds dying in less than 48 hours. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Find out the risks of your dog catching the bird flu. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
It is important for people to realize that the bird flu virus is not merely one country's problem. It is a serious global problem that affects all countries and all peoples. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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