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Avian Influenza: News and Information

World map showing avian flu outbreaks and major flyways of migratory birds showing that birds can fly and mingle with those in Europe and North America

The current outbreak of avian flu H5N1 began in Asia in 2003 and has spread west and south, infecting people in 14 countries.

(Jan Conroy/UC Davis graphic)
[Sources: AI outbreaks: OIE, FAO and government sources; Flyways: Wetlands International]

Cumulative number of confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1) reported to WHO

Country Total
Cases Deaths
Azerbaijan 8 5
Cambodia 7 7
China 30 20
Djibouti 1 0
Egypt 49 22
Indonesia 132 107
Iraq 3 2
Laos 2 2
Myanmar 1 0
Nigeria 1 1
Pakistan 3 1
Thailand 25 17
Turkey 12 4
Vietnam 106 52
Total 380 240


Last updated April 15, 2008

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