How is bird flu transmitted to people?

Bird fly: Avian influenza a virus or 'bird flu' i transmitted to humans in one of two ways. Humans may acquire this from direct contact with birds or avian flu contaminated environments or through a secondary host such as an infected pig.

Avian influenza: The avian flu virus (h5n1) has been shown to survive in the environment for long periods of time. Infection may be spread simply by touching contaminated surfaces. Birds who were infected with this flu can continue to release the virus in their feces and saliva for as long as 10 days. This is not transmitted to humans from other mammals as of yet.