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Bird Flu Definition
Common names:
  • Asian Bird Flu
  • Avian Bird Flu
  • Avian Flu
  • Avian Influenza
  • Bird Flu
  • Influenza Avian
  • Influenza Bird
A person with Bird flu has an infection of the lungs caused by a strain of type A influenza virus. Images

The avian influenza virus infects birds, such as chickens, ducks and turkeys. Many influenza viruses that occur in animals do not infect humans, but the avian influenza virus does. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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