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1). Avian Flu History By : Frank Vanderlugt
Avian influenza virus usually refers to influenza A viruses found mainly in birds, but infections can occur in humans. The risk is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually infect humans. However, confirmed cases of human infection have been reported since 1997, and the current outbreak of bird flu worldwide increases the risk that the virus will mutate into a form which can be spread person to person.
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