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Which of the following is responsible for “bird flu”?

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H5 N1

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Haemophilus influenza

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C

HIV

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D

Rhino virus

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Solution

The correct option is A
H5 N1

Bird flu is a form of influenza occurring in poultry, mainly in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. It is caused by a virus H5N1 capable of spreading to humans.

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