Articles related to "H5n1 Bird Flu"

Virulence of the bird flu virus is partially attributed to its high mutation rate, which greatly facilitates genetic recombination, and as such more virulent strains.

The H5N1 virus, popularly called the "bird flu" virus, is a subtype of the Influenza A genus of the Orthomyxoviridae family.

Avian influenza viruses are also known as bird flu viruses and can infect all types of birds, including wild birds, commercially raised poultry and pet birds of all types

After a lull of six years, the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus has resurfaced as new outbreaks are noted in several countries.

With the number of bird avian flu cases increasing each year, what you should know about this possible pandemic and precautions you can take.

Researchers have presented evidence that scientists who have long thought that bird flu survivors may hold the key to treating and preventing H5N1 are on the right track.

The H1N1 strain has shown increased resistance to Tamiflu in Europe and North America. This year's vaccine also does not protect against the emerging type A strain.