ĦĦĦĦA highly contagious bird flu has hit several Asian countries since the end of last year. China and its neighboring countries are taking decisive measures against the epidemic disease. As the biggest province of China, the aim is No Birds Flu in Tibet
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is called "bird flu" for short. It is a contagious disease of birds (poultry or wild fowl), caused by A type of avian influenza virus. The symptom has two forms. The first causes mild respiratory and digestive symptom with a low death rate. The second causes severe bleeding and septicaemia all over the body with a high death rate. The difference lies in different subtypes of viruses.
 
 
 
 
 
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