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Bird Flu: What Is, In Humans, and In Birds

What Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu (avian influenza) viruses belong to type A influenza viruses. Type B, C, and D viruses are also distinguished. Type A viruses can infect humans and animals. Viruses of this type are considered the most important from the point of view of public health because they can potentially cause a global influenza epidemic (pandemic)….

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