Thursday, September 01, 2011

Blog #1: Asia & Bird Flu Virus

The UN (United Nations) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warned Asia that the deadly bird flu has returned. Also known as H5N1-2.3.2.1. Since 2003 it has infected 565 people and killed 331. The latest death being earlier in the month in Cambodia.
Not too long ago, the world was affected by H1N1, which is another strand of the virus (also called swine flu). It's cause was pigs, hence "swine" flu. Now the birds are carrying it to Europe and Asia.
Asides from keeping it from returning, officials are taking steps to further prevent it by keeping a close eye on the animals as well as importing new vaccines, HOWEVER, no vaccines have been created for the new strand of H5N1. Bangladesh, China, India, Egypt, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the one's to be affected most.


Lesa Barnum. 9/1/11 Health/Disease

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