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What is H5N1 bird flu?
Bird flu, also known as "avian influenza," is a virus that usually makes birds sick. However, the H5N1 bird flu can affect other animals as well as people.
Why is H5N1 significant?
Widespread. H5N1 is common in wild birds, which allows it to spread across the world. It has been found in Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States.
Contagious. New types of animals are getting sick, such as farm animals and pets.
Deadly. While few people have been infected, half of those who get the virus die.
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