Bird flu is a virus which can be transmitted from chickens, ducks, and other birds to people.
bird flu in British English
noun
a form of influenza occurring in poultry mainly in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, caused by a virus capable of spreading to humans
Also called: avian flu
bird flu in American English
an influenza caused by a virus that is commonly found in the intestines of birds: some deadly forms of this virus can spread to humans from infected birds, esp. poultry
Examples of 'bird flu' in a sentence
bird flu
A new strain of bird flu is infecting poultry and ducks but has not yet spread to humans.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
DANGEROUS bird flu strain H5N8 has hit a turkey farm.
The Sun (2016)
A strain of bird flu has been detected on a turkey farm in Lincolnshire.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
THE year you were born can affect your chances of surviving a future bird flu pandemic, researchers say.
The Sun (2016)
Three wild birds in Scotland and England have tested positive for a dangerous strain of bird flu.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have a contingency plan which could be operational in ten minutes if bird flu is detected.
The Sun (2006)
Most at risk of bird flu are poultry workers.
The Sun (2006)
But with the threat of bird flu is this really a good idea?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Globally, the human toll of this strain of bird flu has been low so far.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But bird flu could hit Britain within weeks.
The Sun (2006)
As its name suggests, bird flu remains predominantly an avian disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
So far 115 people worldwide have died after catching bird flu from poultry.
The Sun (2006)
The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They say that their ancient religion will protect them from infection by the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
NINE dead swans found in various parts of Britain tested negative for bird flu yesterday.
The Sun (2006)
A dead duck found in Geneva is also suspected of having bird flu.
The Sun (2006)
It all makes bird flu look rather benign, don't you think?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Norfolk accounts for a third of British poultry production and farmers voiced their fears about the knock-on effects of the bird flu virus yesterday.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We went from BSE to foot and mouth, and now we have the prospect of bird flu.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
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bird flu
British English: bird flu /bɜːd fluː/ NOUN
Bird flu is a virus which can be transmitted from chickens, ducks, and other birds to people.