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Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm  

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

This fact sheet provides general information about bird flu and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1) that is infecting birds in Asia and has infected some humans.

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Review Date

5/21/2007