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The avian influenza virus is spread to humans from ___.

A

mice

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B

birds

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C

horses

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D

cows

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Solution

The correct option is B birds
The avian influenza virus or the bird flu virus is spread to humans from birds either by touching or being in contact with the infected birds or consuming the infected poultry birds.

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