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Avian Flu Virus

Expert: Swine flu virus "unstable," could combine with avian flu virus

May 12, 2009
Leading virologist Guan Yi says the H1N1 (swine) flu virus is "very unstable," which means it is capable of combining and swapping genetic material with other viruses it encounters. According to Guan, the fact that the H1N1 virus is spreading so easily from person to person means that the chances of it meeting and combining with the H5N1, or avian flu, virus are increasing. While the H1N1 flu appears to be mild so far with many infected people recovering even without treatment, the H5N1 virus ha... Read more »

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Avian influenza
...recommended that people diagnosed with H5N1 infection be put in isolation. Because different types of avian flu virus may cause different symptoms, treatment may vary. Currently, there is no... Read more »
Avian influenza
...hundreds of people have been infected by H5N1. Many people have died. The wider the area over which the avian flu virus spreads, the greater the chances of a worldwide outbreak. There is... Read more »
Avian influenza
... Malaise Muscle aches Signs and tests If you think you have been exposed to avian influenza,call your health care provider before your visit. This will give the staff a... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Complications
...species. Most Type A influenza strains first develop in migratory waterfowl populations. While most avian influenza (bird flu) virus strains are relatively harmless, a few subtypes develop into... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Introduction
...particularly small children, may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection.Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)Although the risk of lethal viruses is generally low,... Read more »

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