H5N1 virus

[bluefin]

well
have recently heard a lot about this virus
the virus was found in the intestine of bords and it was known to be contagious between birds
poultry and all were affected
recently there were instances of the virus getting transfered from birds to human beings
there were cases of deaths in indonesia
can anyone give me more information on it?

 

[tiadesai]

Flu

you are right
the virus is known as H5N1 virus and is transfered from birds to humans
the virus is found in the intestines of birds and it has the power now to mutate itself so that it becomes contagious between human beings
the virus has spread to many countries world wide and can really become a global pandemic
you can find more information on the virus at