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Is bird flu a bacteria?
no it's a virus
What is the h5ni?
The H5N1 Virus is the Avian Flu, or otherwise recognized as the bird flu. :)
What body systems are affected by the bird flu?
your newrons
What does bird flu eat?
Bird flu doesn't eat anything. It's just a virus that affects birds, making them really sick.
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.
Which was the first country to have been affected by bird flu virus?
The first country to report an outbreak of the bird flu virus, specifically the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 strain, was Hong Kong in 1997. The outbreak led to the culling of over 1.5 million chickens to prevent its spread. Subsequently, the virus emerged in other countries, raising global health concerns about its potential to infect humans.
What are some common bird flu symptoms?
The Bird Flu virus manifests itself in a variety of ways. The symptoms of Bird Flu are running nose, high ever, harsh cough, overall lethargy, and general fatigue.
Can Swine Flu mix with another virus?
Yes. In fact the way the H1N1 pandemic swine flu was formed by the mixing of a human flu virus, a bird flu virus and a swine flu virus in a pig. When two similar viruses that are infecting the same cell exchange genetic material this is known as reassortment. They go on to form a new virus.
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.
IS France affected by swine flu virus?
No, not yet so don't worry
Are there antibiotics for bird flu?
There are no antibiotics for the bird flu. Influenza (all types) is caused by a virus, and hence can't be treated with antibiotics (antibiotics only work with bacteria).
