So many questions and so much to know about bird flu

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Sep 16, 2005, 1:00:41 PM9/16/05
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Avian flu >The virus is contracted through close contact to poultry.
The growing number of cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, in Asian
countries is causing increasing concern.
But what is the disease and what are the possible risks to humans?
Following question keep hunting our mind:
Q: How do humans catch avian flu?
Q: How many people have been affected?
Q: Can avian flu be passed from person to person?
Q: Does this mean there is likely to be a largeoutbreak of bird
flu?
Q: What would be the consequence if this did happen?
Q. Are there different strains of bird flu?
Q: Is there a vaccine?
Q: Can I continue to eat chicken?
Q: What is being done to contain the virus in the countries affected?
So how is the idea of visiting these sites for detail ans.>
http://www.pharman.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=11#post11
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3422839.stm

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