1st human case of bird flu detected in US

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H5N1 is considered highly transmissible in birds but a low risk to the general public.

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Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious viral illness that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans.

Affecting domestic bird populations across the world – and often spread by migratory birds – bird flu outbreaks can become a global problem rapidly.

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