Avian Influenza Screening and Prevention Avian flu; Bird flu; Bird flu (avian influenza); H5N1
? Orthomyxoviridae Virus classification Group: Group V ((-)ssRNA) Family: Orthomyxoviridae Genera Influenzavirus A Influenzavirus B Influenzavirus C Isavirus Thogotovirus Influenzavirus A is a genus of a family of viruses called Orthomyxoviridae in virus classification. Influenzavirus A has only one species in it; that species is called "Influenza A virus". Influenza A virus causes "avian influenza" (also known as bird flu, avian flu, Influenzavirus A flu, type A flu ...
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Prevention
... The international effort to prevent the spread of bird flu is multifaceted, focusing on the health of both birds and humans. Measures to help control the virus among domestic poultry include: Culling....
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Avian Influenza (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Avian influenza (MayoClinic)