For the Birds

The start of the bird flu is difficult to trace.  While many people consider it a recent occurrence, it may find its beginning laced back into history instead. Several chickens died in Italy in 1878 as a result of what was termed as the “fowl plague”.  Studies later determined that it was one of the [...]

The avian flu has infected many human beings, and has become a threat to many nations. Avian flu is usually spread from birds to human beings. However, it’s not commonly known how the bird flu is spread from birds to humans. The spreading of bird flu essentially begins with migratory birds. It is possible for [...]

Avian or Bird Flu is a type of influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect several animal species, including birds, pigs, horses, seals and whales. Influenza viruses that infect birds are called “avian influenza viruses.” Wild birds are considered the natural hosts for influenza virus. Avian influenza viruses do not usually directly infect humans. Wild birds [...]

One of the most important things you can do in helping to prevent your livestock from the avian flu, is to watch for the signs of the disease and to be on the look out for unexpected deaths among your birds. It is vital to have a clear idea of what the avian flu really [...]

Avian or Bird Flu is a type of influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect several animal species, including birds, pigs, horses, seals and whales. Influenza viruses that infect birds are called “avian influenza viruses.” Wild birds are considered the natural hosts for influenza virus. Avian influenza viruses do not usually directly infect humans. Human infections [...]

If you travel, have a poultry farm, or just like to eat fried chicken, you may be concerned about catching the bird flu.  Here are some ways to prevent the disease from coming home with you. First, it is important to know how people become infected.  As of yet, there is no person-to-person transmission of [...]

A variety of masks and respirators are available in the case of an avian flu outbreak. One such option is the Nano mask.  The Nano mask is made from a custom made and engineered nanomaterial and would cover the nose and mouth of someone while filtering out the virus.  Many people are wondering if this [...]

With the bird flu/avian flu becoming more and more of a global concern, it is of ever increasing importance for people to have an understanding of what the bird flu is.  Here is a brief description to help you out. The term “avian flu” literally means “flu from viruses adapted to birds”.  However, it is [...]

The H5N1 is a type A influenza virus, also known as the avian influenza or the Bird Flu.  It is naturally found in specific species of shorebirds and waterfowl.  Currently, the discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza and its subtype, the H5N1 avian influenza, have raised a lot of concern for wild birds, domestic [...]

When looking at the big picture, the Bird flu is still considered to be very rare and the resulting deaths have been small. In addition, all of the people who have died from the infection have had direct contact with the infected birds. Furthermore, there have been very few cases where the virus has been [...]