Avian flu or avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a contagious viral infection that mainly affects birds but can sometimes infect humans and other mammals. There are many types of bird flu, which are all caused by various strains of type A influenza virus (e.g., H5N1, H7N3, H9N2). Avian influenza A (H5N1) illness is caused by the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.
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Last updated: August 2024, by CDC
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