Bird flu may refer to: Biology and disease

  • Avian influenza, influenza endemic to birds.
  • Influenza virus A, the causative agent for bird flu; the genus of the Orthomyxoviridae family. of viruses to which all viruses responsible for Avian influenza belongs to, but also includes viruses that are endemic to humans and other animals.
  • H5N1, a subtype of Influenza A virus endemic to birds, currently perceived as a significant emerging pandemic threat.The bird flu can also be very deadly if not treated well
  • Headlines Around the Web

    China deaths raise bird flu fears

    Apr 01 - Financial Times

    Eighth farm in Miyazaki hit by bird flu

    Feb 06, 2011 - The Japan Times

    Articles About Bird Flu

    Tesco
    Tesco Troubles: Horsemeat Burgers, Bird Flu and Profit Plunges

    By IBTimes UK

    IBTimes UK looks at some of the issues plaguing troubled supermarket giant.. (Jun 06)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, RETAIL, MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT

    Tesco
    Horsemeat Scandal: Tesco Sales Slump as Customers Say Neigh to Ready Meals

    By IBTimes UK

    Tesco reports 1% like-for-like sales drop in the UK and disappointing international performance in first quarter. (Jun 05)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA, LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, MANAGEMENT, LONDON

    Pandemonium Erupts as H7N9 Bird Flu Resists Only Known Working Flu Drug Tamiflu
    Pandemonium Erupts as H7N9 Bird Flu Resists Only Known Working Flu Drug Tamiflu

    By IBTimes AU

    The world's only known working anti-viral flu drug Tamiflu has been rendered ineffective against the bird-flu strain H7N9 virus. Essentially, the virus has mutated. It won't be long before global pandemonium erupts unless a new effective dr... (May 29)

    MORE TOPICS: INFECTION

    China’s Bird Flu Outbreak Cost Industry Losses of $6.5bn

    By Economy Watch

    While the spread of H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China, public healthcare experts say the bird flu outbreak has cost the country's poultry industry more than 40 billion yuan ($6.5 billion) in losses despite Beijing's swift actions to contain the outbreak. (May 24)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA, AVIAN INFLUENZA

    Human-to-Human Transmission of H7N9 Virus Possible – Study
    H7N9 Virus: Human-to-Human Transmission Possible – Study

    By IBTimes AU

    The bird flu strain H7N9, which had so far infected 131 and killed 36 in China, could be passed on between humans through the air and close contact. (May 24)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA, ALLERGY, HUMAN FLU, H5N1

    China's bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion

    By Reuters UK

    The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion (4.2 billion pounds) in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said on Tuesday. (May 22)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA

    New SARS-Like Virus in Saudi Arabia:
    Virus Alert: Australian Travelers to EU, UAE Warned of SARS-Like Virus

    By IBTimes AU

    A new strain of SARS-like virus could pose health risks to Australian tourists traveling to Europe and the Middle East, authorities warned. (May 21)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA, AUSTRALIA, LONDON

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    H7N9 Bird Flu Costs China Poultry Industry £4.2bn

    By IBTimes UK

    Chinese authorities say the country’s poultry industry has been badly affected by bird flu outbreak. (May 20)

    MORE TOPICS: CHINA

    China is considered one of the nations most at risk from bird flu because it has the world's biggest poultry population
    Deaths Due To Bird Flu In China Rises To 36: WHO

    By IBTimes IN

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that four more people have died from H7N9 virus, the new strain of bird flu in China. According to a written statement issued by WHO, the death toll has rose to 36 from a total number of 131 confirmed cases in the country. (May 18)

    MORE TOPICS: AL JAZEERA, CHINA, UNITED NATIONS, MANAGEMENT, INFECTION

    Bird 'Poops' Used in Facial Powder at High-Class Spa? Can it Transmit Infectious Disease such as 'Bird Flu'?

    By IBTimes AU

    Droppings from a type of bird called Nightingale are used frequently for facials at high-class spas and allegedly to do softening, brightening and nourishing of the face. But how does it smell after? Can infected Nightingale transmit diseases such as... (May 17)

    MORE TOPICS: ALLERGY, AVIAN INFLUENZA

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