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What is the bird flu? Bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by a virus that can result in serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Thus far this year, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has caused outbreaks among cattle and poultry.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
In other instances, wildlife, livestock, and pets at petting zoos that are carriers of pathogenic E. coli can spread infection.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
Bird flu viruses are divided into two categories: low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Thus far this year, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has caused outbreaks among cattle and poultry.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
In other instances, wildlife, livestock, and pets at petting zoos that are carriers of pathogenic E. coli can spread infection.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
Bird flu viruses are divided into two categories: low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Pathogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathogenic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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pathogenic
adjective
patho·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik 
2
: causing or capable of causing disease
pathogenic microorganisms
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