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Since the first human cases of infection with avian influenza H5N1 were reported 15 years ago, the disease has caused 344 deaths among 583 known cases—a case fatality of nearly 60%. Despite the highly lethal nature of this virus, it is very rarely transmitted from birds to people, and even less frequently, if ever, transmitted from person to person.

Dr. Karen Becker: What to Do if Your Dog Gets the Flu

The canine influenza virus (CIV) is a relatively new virus and is part of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex, also known as "kennel cough."

Health experts, scientists to discuss bird flu studies

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The bioterrorism expert responsible for censoring scientific research which could lead to the creation of a devastating pandemic has admitted the information "is going to get out" eventually.Professor Paul Keim, chairman of the...

Flu strain raises concerns about H5N1 outbreak

Researchers developed a type of influenza that can be transmitted easily among mammals. Infectious diseases experts fear the virus could be released to the public.