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Avian influenza ('bird flu')

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Avian influenza ('bird flu')

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds. Usually the virus circulates in wild bird populations causing no disease or only mild disease. Infection of domestic poultry, such as chickens, can cause severe disease in these birds. There are a number of different strains of avian influenza, only a few of which can cause disease in humans.
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Last reviewed:
February 2024
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