Tag: Orthomyxoviridae
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Avian Influenza Virus: An Overview
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects birds but can also infect humans and other animals. The virus belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family and is divided into two types based on its pathogenicity: highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). Virus Classification…
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