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- 'WHO: Bird flu in Europe is "call to arms" (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The spread of the deadly bird flu virus to poultry in areas on the fringes of Europe has increased the chances of human cases and should serve as a "call to arms," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
'Growing 'backyard' farms spread deadly bird flu virus: WHO (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Asia's dense human population and growing demand for chicken meat are key reasons for the rapid and persistent spread of the lethal bird flu virus, a top World Health Organization official warned.
'Iraq bans poultry imports to prevent bird flu (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The Iraqi government announced a ban on imported birds, poultry and eggs in a bid to guard against a potential bird flu outbreak after the deadly virus was discovered in neighbouring Turkey.
'Turkey tests nine for bird flu as experts meet (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Turkish medical staff on Friday tested nine people for possible bird flu a day after European health officials confirmed what many had long feared -- the arrival of the deadly H5N1 strain on Europe's doorstep.
'Bird flu: What you need to know (CNN.com)
Below is a list of key questions and answers regarding the bird flu that is sweeping across Asia and has arrived on Europe's doorstep.
'EU to hold emergency meeting on bird flu (AFP via Yahoo! News)
EU foreign ministers will hold emergency talks next week focused on crunch WTO negotiations although rising fears of a lethal bird flu outbreak will also likely be discussed.
'Scientists find Tamiflu-resistant strain of bird flu (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Researchers have identified a mutated form of H5N1 bird flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, the drug being stockpiled around the world to counter a feared influenza pandemic.
'Subtype Of Bird Flu Discovered In Texas (KPRC Click2Houston.com via Yahoo! News)
While there are concerns that the bird flu could travel overseas to the United States, a subtype of the bird flu appeared in Texas last year, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday. It cost millions of dollars and thousands of birds' lives.
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