avian flu
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avian flu (uncountable)
avian influenza
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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.
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.
Avian flu is usually found in aquatic birds and poultry, but in rare cases, the influenza can cross over and infect humans.