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Deadly Bird Flu Infects Hundreds of Species from Pole to Pole
Spread of Unprecedented Mass Deaths
The world is currently facing the most extensive and rapidly spreading outbreak of bird flu ever recorded. The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has infected hundreds of bird species across the globe, causing unprecedented mass deaths and threatening the health of wildlife and humans alike.
Unprecedented Strain
Researchers are particularly concerned about a newly evolved strain of the bird flu virus that has emerged in recent months. This strain has been found to be highly virulent and capable of causing severe illness and death in a wide range of bird species, including both domestic and wild populations.