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Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
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WHO Confirms Human Case Of Bird Flu in India: Know Symptoms Here
Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza can infect both humans and animals. According to WHO, it generally circulates in animals but can also affect humans.
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Bird Flu Kills 1 In Mexico: All About The H5N2 Strain
There is a scare among scientists that changes in the virus could make it more transmissible to humans.
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Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
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China Reports 1st Human Case Of H3N8 Bird Flu, 4-Year-Old Found Infected
China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say there is a low risk of widespread transmission among people.
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"No Need To Panic": AIIMS Chief Says Human-To-Human Bird Flu Transmission Rare
As the country reported the first confirmed case of human death due to avian influenza, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 virus is very rare and there is no need to panic.
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Bird Flu Symptoms, Risk Factors And Treatment: Know How You Catch It
Bird flu or avian influenza can spread from infected birds to humans. It leads to flu-like symptoms that should not be ignored.
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Russia Reports "World's First Case" Of Transmission Of Bird Flu To Humans
Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.
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Bird Flu Hits 10 States, Delhi Sees Loss Of Rs. 2.5 Crore: 10 Points
Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand are the latest to confirm bird flu amid nationwide efforts to contain the spread. Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza as the cause of the recent bird deaths. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agricult...
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Dogs catch influenza virus directly from birds
Dogs may have a role in interspecies transmission and spread of influenza virus as they catch the flu directly from birds.
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Continuing human risk from bird flu
No human cases of avian flu have been found in India, Egypt or Nigeria but transmission risks remain as long as the virus is present in birds.
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Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
-
WHO Confirms Human Case Of Bird Flu in India: Know Symptoms Here
Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza can infect both humans and animals. According to WHO, it generally circulates in animals but can also affect humans.
-
Bird Flu Kills 1 In Mexico: All About The H5N2 Strain
There is a scare among scientists that changes in the virus could make it more transmissible to humans.
-
Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
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China Reports 1st Human Case Of H3N8 Bird Flu, 4-Year-Old Found Infected
China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say there is a low risk of widespread transmission among people.
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"No Need To Panic": AIIMS Chief Says Human-To-Human Bird Flu Transmission Rare
As the country reported the first confirmed case of human death due to avian influenza, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 virus is very rare and there is no need to panic.
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Bird Flu Symptoms, Risk Factors And Treatment: Know How You Catch It
Bird flu or avian influenza can spread from infected birds to humans. It leads to flu-like symptoms that should not be ignored.
-
Russia Reports "World's First Case" Of Transmission Of Bird Flu To Humans
Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.
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Bird Flu Hits 10 States, Delhi Sees Loss Of Rs. 2.5 Crore: 10 Points
Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand are the latest to confirm bird flu amid nationwide efforts to contain the spread. Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza as the cause of the recent bird deaths. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agricult...
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Dogs catch influenza virus directly from birds
Dogs may have a role in interspecies transmission and spread of influenza virus as they catch the flu directly from birds.
-
Continuing human risk from bird flu
No human cases of avian flu have been found in India, Egypt or Nigeria but transmission risks remain as long as the virus is present in birds.
