Cold vs. Flu
What is the difference between a cold and the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by […]
Month: January 2018
Avian Flu Transmission
Influenza A viruses have infected many different animals, including ducks, chickens, pigs, whales, horses, and seals. However, certain subtypes of influenza A virus are specific […]
Avian Flu Risk Factors and Causes
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses […]
Avian Flu Prevention
Bird flu risks include the virus passing from birds to humans (may cause severe illness) and mutation of the virus to an infection that can […]
Avian Flu Overview
Avian flu, also called bird flu and Asian bird flu, is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. Avian influenza viruses circulate among […]