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US State Reports First Death From A Rare Strain Of Bird Flu H5N5
The person from Grays Harbor County, about 78 miles (125 kilometers) southwest of Seattle, had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials said.
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Avian Influenza: Centre Asks All States To Be Vigilant For Bird Flu Deaths
The Centre asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated for Avian influenza.
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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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Bird Flu In Antarctica: What Is H5N1 Strain? How Lethal Is It? Explained
H5N1 has been classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus because of its high death toll in poultry.
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2,000 Penguins Mysteriously Wash Up Dead On Uruguay Coast
Around 2,000 penguins have appeared dead on the coast of eastern Uruguay in the last 10 days, and the cause, which does not appear to be avian influenza, remains a mystery, authorities said.
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First Human Case Of Avian Influenza Detected: 7 Must-Know Facts About H5N5 Bird Flu
As the first human case of H5N5 bird flu is confirmed in the US, here are some frequently asked questions about the disease, answered.
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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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Delhi's AIIMS Reports First Bird Flu Death This Year, Haryana Boy, 11
A 11-year-old boy from Haryana who died today at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was infected with the H5N1 virus, which is also called 'avian influenza' or 'bird flu'
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94 Bird Deaths Reported In Maharashtra Amid Bird Flu Scare
94 fresh bird deaths have been reported in Maharashtra amid the avian influenza scare, the state government said on Tuesday.
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289 More Birds Found Dead In Maharashtra, Tally At 18,700
The tally of bird deaths in Maharashtra reached 18,700 with 289 more birds dying in various parts of the state on Monday, a state government official said on Tuesday.
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Over 1,200 Bird Deaths Reported In Delhi Since January 6: Report
Over 1,200 bird deaths have been reported in Delhi in the last 15 days amid the avian influenza situation in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday.
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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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Over 350 Birds Reported Dead In Rajasthan Amid Avian Influenza Scare
Over 350 birds were reported dead in Rajasthan on Saturday, taking the death count to 2,512, an official said.
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Hundreds Of Crows Dead In Madhya Pradesh, Officials Check For Bird Flu
A bird flu alert has been issued in Madhya Pradesh in the wake of sudden death of crows in large numbers in western parts of the state, including Indore. The testing of dead crow samples at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) has revealed the presence of the H5N8, the avian influenza causing virus, in some samples from ...
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US State Reports First Death From A Rare Strain Of Bird Flu H5N5
The person from Grays Harbor County, about 78 miles (125 kilometers) southwest of Seattle, had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials said.
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Avian Influenza: Centre Asks All States To Be Vigilant For Bird Flu Deaths
The Centre asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated for Avian influenza.
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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.
-
Bird Flu In Antarctica: What Is H5N1 Strain? How Lethal Is It? Explained
H5N1 has been classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus because of its high death toll in poultry.
-
2,000 Penguins Mysteriously Wash Up Dead On Uruguay Coast
Around 2,000 penguins have appeared dead on the coast of eastern Uruguay in the last 10 days, and the cause, which does not appear to be avian influenza, remains a mystery, authorities said.
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First Human Case Of Avian Influenza Detected: 7 Must-Know Facts About H5N5 Bird Flu
As the first human case of H5N5 bird flu is confirmed in the US, here are some frequently asked questions about the disease, answered.
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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.
-
Delhi's AIIMS Reports First Bird Flu Death This Year, Haryana Boy, 11
A 11-year-old boy from Haryana who died today at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was infected with the H5N1 virus, which is also called 'avian influenza' or 'bird flu'
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94 Bird Deaths Reported In Maharashtra Amid Bird Flu Scare
94 fresh bird deaths have been reported in Maharashtra amid the avian influenza scare, the state government said on Tuesday.
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289 More Birds Found Dead In Maharashtra, Tally At 18,700
The tally of bird deaths in Maharashtra reached 18,700 with 289 more birds dying in various parts of the state on Monday, a state government official said on Tuesday.
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Over 1,200 Bird Deaths Reported In Delhi Since January 6: Report
Over 1,200 bird deaths have been reported in Delhi in the last 15 days amid the avian influenza situation in Delhi, officials said on Wednesday.
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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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Over 350 Birds Reported Dead In Rajasthan Amid Avian Influenza Scare
Over 350 birds were reported dead in Rajasthan on Saturday, taking the death count to 2,512, an official said.
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Hundreds Of Crows Dead In Madhya Pradesh, Officials Check For Bird Flu
A bird flu alert has been issued in Madhya Pradesh in the wake of sudden death of crows in large numbers in western parts of the state, including Indore. The testing of dead crow samples at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) has revealed the presence of the H5N8, the avian influenza causing virus, in some samples from ...
