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It is very deadly, 50 - 60% in humans.
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When was the H5N1 virus first isolated?
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus was first isolated in terns in South Africa in 1961, and then in Hong Kong in 1997.
Why is the H5N1 virus called the avian virus?
It was first seen in birds (avian).
Why is the world so frightened of the H5N1 virus?
They are frightened because it is a RNA virus with up to a 60% mortality rate in humans who catch the virus. It could mutate and create a pandemic similar to the Spanish Flu or H1N1/09.
Is Avian Flu the only disease caused by the H5N1 virus?
no
I understand H1N1 and H5N1 but what is H4N1 virus and how is it vectored?
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Is the bird flu a virus or Bacteria?
Influenza A virus H5N1, is known as "bird flu". H5N1, is a subtype of the influenza A virus which can cause illness in humans and animals. A filtered and purified influenza A vaccine for humans is being developed.
What is the h5ni?
The H5N1 Virus is the Avian Flu, or otherwise recognized as the bird flu. :)
Can H5N1 virus infect people?
Yes. It is also known as 'Bird Flu'
What is responsible for avian influenza?
Avian influenza is also known as the "Bird Flu". Influenza is caused by viruses. The virus that causes avian flu is the H5N1 influenza virus.
What is the importance of the hygiene and sanitation for broiler chicken?
hygiene and sanitation is very important for broiler chicken as they are very susceptible to diseases. wild bird carry H5N1 virus(bird flu) and broiler are vulnerable to such virus. so during winters and the peroid when migration of birds take place...special care is taken in chicken farms to avoid such dangerous incident of H5N1 flu. H5N1 virus is present in the blood, saliva and other secretions of bird(including excreta). This virus can be spread by footwear also. any contact with the secretions of bird will result in such a disaster. so sanitation is very important.
What is or was the most dangerous flu?
the most dangerous flu on Earth is h5n1 the bird flu it kills 60% of the people it infects. This virus mutated from a virus that could only affect birds, H5n1 is an epidemic across asia. The h1n1 flu is the next most dangerous flu. In the United States it's become an epidemic. The Swine flu h1n1 does not have a high death rate and this virus mutated from a virus that only affected swine or pigs. Most people that get h1n1 flu don't die, but without proper treatment it can start to kill you within 2 days. Swine flew symptoms are same as normal flew but more severe.
Are there possibilities that the influenza A H 1 N 1 can become more lethal?
Yes. If a genetic melting occur with H5N1 virus, which is highly lethal.
