Document Type

Other

Publication Date

5-1-2006

Keywords

avian influenza, poultry owners

Extension Number

ExEx 11016

Department

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Description

What is “avian influenza”? Influenza viruses that infect birds are called “avian influenza viruses.” Currently, the term is used to describe a particular subtype of influenza virus that has caused problems recently in other parts of the world. (The term “bird flu” is also used to describe avian influenza.)

Comments

Updated May 2006

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