What is another word for avian flu?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪvɪən flˈuː] (IPA)

Avian flu is also known as bird flu, avian influenza, bird influenza, and avian influenza A virus. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds. The symptoms of avian flu can range from mild to severe, and it can cause death in birds. In humans, avian flu can cause serious respiratory illness and, in rare cases, even death. With the potential for global outbreaks, it is important to be aware of synonyms for avian flu, as they are often used in news reports, scientific research, and public health communications.

What are the hypernyms for Avian flu?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    influenza, respiratory disease, zoonotic disease, pandemic infectious disease.

Famous quotes with Avian flu

  • To be able to detect the outbreak of avian flu anywhere in the world is going to require a partnership of several countries that will share information and samples, but it is important to remember a threat anywhere is a threat everywhere.
    Michael Burgess
  • When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic.
    Barack Obama

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