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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Influenza A Virus, Avian

Causes Overview Articles

Avian influenza
Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genetic information, which led to the formation of a new virus. This new virus could then infect humans and easily spread from person t...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2007

Specific Causes Articles

Avian influenza
Avian influenza is flu infection in birds. The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it. The virus that causes this infection in birds can mutate (change) to easily infect humans. Such mutation can start a deadly worldwide epidemic.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2007
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