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

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    Has Nature Journal Given Terrorists the Secret of H5N1 Mutant Flu Virus?

    By IBTimes UK

    Nature's controversial bird flu research paper reveals how to create deadly flu epidemic. (May 03)

    MORE TOPICS: NEW YORK, H5N1, LONDON

    India challenges U.S. visa rules at WTO, eyes steel case

    By Reuters UK

    India is challenging a U.S. law that raised visa fees for high-skilled foreign workers as a violation of global trade commitments and is planning another case against U.S. import duties on steel pipe, Indian officials said on Tuesday in the latest sign of prickly trade ties between the two allies. (Apr 11)

    MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, WTO, INDIA, NEW YORK, LAWYER, OUTSOURCING

    Current strain of H5N1 virus, or bird flu, not easily passed between humans
    Biosecurity Experts Back down on Mutant H5N1 Bird Flu Strain Studies

    By IBTimes UK

    US experts drop opposition to publishing controversial research into H5N1 strain over fears it could be used by terrorists. (Apr 03)

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    A scientist checks eggs for bird flu at the Zooprophylactic Institute near the northern Italian city of Padua December 12, 2005.
    Bird Flu Research Released From Quarantine; Pandemic Threat Downplayed

    By IBTimes

    The controversial bird flu research that was deemed a threat to national security in December got the OK to be published by a panel of scientists on Friday. (Apr 02)

    MORE TOPICS: PENNSYLVANIA, SPANISH FLU, H5N1

    U.S. Tech Companies Alarmed by India Purchasing Plan, Press Obama Govt to Intervene

    By Reuters

    Leading U.S. software and technology companies on Wednesday pressed President Barack Obama's administration for quick action on a new Indian government policy that they said threatens U.S. exports to the fast-growing economy. (Mar 08)

    MORE TOPICS: WTO, WHITE HOUSE, INDIA

    U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk looks on before the opening of the 8th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Geneva December 15, 2011.
    U.S. Tech Groups Alarmed by India Purchasing Plan

    By Reuters

    Leading software and technology companies on Wednesday pressed President Barack Obama's administration for quick action on a new Indian government policy that they said threatens exports to the fast-growing economy. (Mar 08)

    MORE TOPICS: WTO, WHITE HOUSE, INDIA

    U.S. tech groups alarmed by India purchasing plan

    By Reuters

    Leading software and technology companies on Wednesday pressed President Barack Obama's administration for quick action on a new Indian government policy that they said threatens exports to the fast-growing economy. (Mar 07)

    MORE TOPICS: WTO, WHITE HOUSE, INDIA

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    FDA Approves First 4-in-1 Flu Vaccine

    By IBTimes

    The FDA approved the first flu vaccine to protect against four strains of the virus. (Mar 01)

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    Bat Flu Discovered in Guatemala, Human Risk Unknown

    By IBTimes

    Researchers have discovered a new strain of the flu virus in bats. (Feb 28)

    MORE TOPICS: MICHIGAN

    The current strain of H5N1 (bird flu) is highly pathogenic, kills most species of birds and up to 60 percent of the people it infects.
    Bird Flu More Common and Less Deadly Than Originally Estimated, Study

    By IBTimes

    More people may have been infected with bird flu than previously thought, making the disease more common and less deadly than previously estimated (Feb 24)

    MORE TOPICS: INFECTION, SPANISH FLU, H5N1, LOS ANGELES

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