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Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.for more info go to https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/index.htm

Bird Flu, also known as Avian Influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can also pose a serious threat to humans. This article will delve into the origins, background, current state, and other essential details of this disease.Origins and Background:Bird Flu is caused by the Influenza A virus, which belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family. There are several subtypes of the Influenza A virus, classified based on the combination of two surface proteins: hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). The most common subtypes found in birds are H5 and H7.Avian Influenza viruses are...