Hong Kong authorities said Friday that a dead bird found in the southern Chinese territory had tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus.
The government said laboratory tests had confirmed that the Crested Myna found on an island in the territory on February 12 carried the deadly strain.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
At least 11 wild birds found in different parts of the territory have tested positive in recent weeks for the H5N1 strain of the virus, which can be fatal to humans.
In December, authorities found H5N1 in a chicken at a poultry farm in Hong Kong, prompting the slaughter of more than 90,000 birds.
Bird Flu Pandemic may Be Combated by Double Flu Jab
An international study led by University of Leicester researchers has indicated that vaccination will be the best way to protect people in the event of the next influenza pandemic,
An international study led by University of Leicester researchers has indicated that vaccination will be the best way to protect people in the event of the next influenza pandemic,
Most had close contact with sick birds, but scientists fear the virus could one day mutate into a form that would spread rapidly among humans, causing a pandemic.
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Bird Flu Vaccine Factory to Be Built Next Year: South Korean Ministry
According to South Korean health officials on Thursday, authorities battling the country's worst outbreak among poultry, intend building a factory to produce human bird flu vaccine.
According to South Korean health officials on Thursday, authorities battling the country's worst outbreak among poultry, intend building a factory to produce human bird flu vaccine.
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Nepal Steps Up Vigilance After Bird Flu Fears
Nepal Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has issued bird flu alert in 26 districts bordering India in view of the possible spread of the disease.
Nepal Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has issued bird flu alert in 26 districts bordering India in view of the possible spread of the disease.
