bird flu
Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person
Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal.
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Two of the pigs tested negative for bird flu, while results are pending for the other two. The infected pig showed no signs of illness, according to the agency.
US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact
The person was the 14th to test positive for bird flu in the US this year, and the first without known contact with animals.
China reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Hunan province
China reported an outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 bird flu at a farm in Shaoyang city of the southern province of Hunan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs says.
Migratory birds may bring bird flu in winter
Environment Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud yesterday told parliament that 21 species of migratory birds may carry avian influenza (also commonly known as bird flu) virus to Bangladesh during the winter season.
Iowa governor declares state of emergency due to bird flu outbreak
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declares a state of emergency due to a rapidly expanding avian flu outbreak, saying the entire state was at risk from the spread of the disease.
Diseases contracted from animals
DISEASES contracted from birds and animals have become a serious threat to humans all over the world and Bangladesh is no exception.
Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person
Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal.
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Two of the pigs tested negative for bird flu, while results are pending for the other two. The infected pig showed no signs of illness, according to the agency.
US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact
The person was the 14th to test positive for bird flu in the US this year, and the first without known contact with animals.
China reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Hunan province
China reported an outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 bird flu at a farm in Shaoyang city of the southern province of Hunan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs says.
Migratory birds may bring bird flu in winter
Environment Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud yesterday told parliament that 21 species of migratory birds may carry avian influenza (also commonly known as bird flu) virus to Bangladesh during the winter season.
Iowa governor declares state of emergency due to bird flu outbreak
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declares a state of emergency due to a rapidly expanding avian flu outbreak, saying the entire state was at risk from the spread of the disease.
Diseases contracted from animals
DISEASES contracted from birds and animals have become a serious threat to humans all over the world and Bangladesh is no exception.