bird flu

noun

1. a form of influenza occurring in poultry mainly in Japan, China and Southeast Asia, caused by a virus capable of spreading to humans Also calledavian flu

Example Sentences

As flu season nears, Europe is increasing surveillance for human cases of H5N1 influenza, also known as bird flu.

From Salon

This comes at a time when some bird flu infections are alarming scientists in the United States.

From Salon

In Canada, a teenager was hospitalized with bird flu, which is unusual given that most human cases have been relatively mild.

From Salon

The H5N1 bird flu is now circulating in poultry, cows, and pigs.

From Slate

The bird flu crisis, driven by the H5N1 virus, began several years ago, but ramped up considerably in April when dairy cows started becoming infected.

From Salon