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What are the symptoms of bird flu(avian influenza)?

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H5N1 avian influenza: Causes a severe influenza transmitted directly from infected birds or their droppings to humans. The disease is generally a severe, progressive respiratory disease with a 50% mortality rate. Fortunately, it does not easily spread from person to person.

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