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Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the bird flu?

A It is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Influenza Type A viruses which generally affects poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys.
B People coming in close contact with infected alive or dead birds have contracted the H5N1 bird flu, and it does not usually spread from person to person.
C Both A & B
D All of these
Answer & Explanation
Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

At least 10 crows were found dead near a concrete plant in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. While post-mortem examinations of the carcasses are being conducted in the district, the samples will be sent to Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh for bird flu test. Avian influenza or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Influenza Type A viruses which generally affects poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys. There are many strains of the virus – some of them are mild and may merely cause a low egg production or other mild symptoms among chickens, while others are severe and lethal.
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