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The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus was first isolated in terns in South Africa in 1961, and then in Hong Kong in 1997.
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Why is the H5N1 virus called the avian virus?
It was first seen in birds (avian).
What was the first virus to be isolated?
The first virus to be isolated and identified was the tobacco mosaic virus in 1892 by Russian scientist Dmitri Ivanovsky.
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?
H4N1 Virus is an user in Plug.DJ and Youtube
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.
Does H5N1 has a capsid or protein coat?
Yes, H5N1 is an influenza virus, which means it has a protein coat called a capsid surrounding its genetic material. The capsid helps protect the virus and enables it to infect host cells.
When was chickenpox virus isolated?
Chickenpox virus was isolated in 1954.
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 the death rate for H5N1 virus?
It is very deadly, 50 - 60% in humans.
What are the names of the Ebola virus subtypes?
The four subtypes of Ebola virus were named after the country where they first isolated. They are:SudanIvory CoastZaireReston
What is Francis' observation?
Thomas Francis was the first scientist which isolated the influenza virus in 1940.
