Bird Flu - Quick Tips
Edward Lewis
May 19, 2006
* Bird flu is also known as avian influenza or avian flu.
Avian influenza is a contagious disease affecting birds which is caused by type A strains of the influenza virus.
There are three types of influenza viruses - A, B, and C.
Influenza A and B viruses are of concern for human health because of the risks of pandemics and seasonal epidemics. * Influenza C only causes mild problems in humans.
Only influenza A viruses can cause pandemics.
Avian influenza affects many bird species, whether wild or domestic poultry and occurs any part of the world.
It is believed that all birds are susceptible to infection with avian influenza viruses, yet many wild bird species carry these viruses with no visible signs of danger.
The H5N1 virus strain is one of 16 varieties of bird flu.
The H5N1 virus is trasmitted through a bird's saliva, nasal secretions and faeces.
H5N1 - The H subtypes govern the ability of the virus to bind to and enter cells, where multiplication of the virus then occurs. The N subtypes govern the release of newly formed virus from the cells.
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Avian influenza is a contagious disease affecting birds which is caused by type A strains of the influenza virus.
There are three types of influenza viruses - A, B, and C.
Influenza A and B viruses are of concern for human health because of the risks of pandemics and seasonal epidemics. * Influenza C only causes mild problems in humans.
Only influenza A viruses can cause pandemics.
Avian influenza affects many bird species, whether wild or domestic poultry and occurs any part of the world.
It is believed that all birds are susceptible to infection with avian influenza viruses, yet many wild bird species carry these viruses with no visible signs of danger.
The H5N1 virus strain is one of 16 varieties of bird flu.
The H5N1 virus is trasmitted through a bird's saliva, nasal secretions and faeces.
H5N1 - The H subtypes govern the ability of the virus to bind to and enter cells, where multiplication of the virus then occurs. The N subtypes govern the release of newly formed virus from the cells.
Complete article link : http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/birdflu.html
Related tips from TipsOfAllSorts.com :
Tips on Bird Flu and find out How To Beat Bird Flu resources to protect you and your family.
Tips Of All Sorts is a site loaded with useful tips on health, family, home, garden, beauty and almost anything else possible! Subscribe to the info-packed TIPS Newsletter for the latest tips.]
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