Controversial Studies-Healthday News-Federal Health-Flu Virus-Bird Flu

U.S. Gives Green Light to Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research

FRIDAY, April 20 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. government is giving the go-ahead for publication of two controversial studies into the H5N1 avian (bird) flu virus, a top federal health official announced Friday. read more..

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Health Authorities-Fruit Bats-Flu Virus-Influenza

New flu virus is found in bats

This file illustration shows bats hanging from the ceiling of an abandoned building

A new strain of influenza A has been found in fruit bats, indicating for the first time that bats, like birds, can be carriers of the virus, though it is not believed risky to humans, according to US health authorities. read more..

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