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The risk from [[avian influenza]] is generally low to most people, because the [[virus]]es do not usually infect humans. However, confirmed cases of human [[infection]] from several subtypes of avian [[influenza]] [[infection]] have been reported since 1997. Most cases of avian [[influenza]] [[infection]] in humans have resulted from contact with [[infection|infected]] poultry (e.g., domesticated chicken, ducks, and turkeys) or surfaces [[contamination|contaminated]] with [[secretion]]/ [[excretion]]s from [[infection|infected]] birds. The spread of avian [[influenza virus]]es from one ill person to another has been reported very rarely, and has been limited, inefficient and unsustained. | |||
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Overview
The risk from avian influenza is generally low to most people, because the viruses do not usually infect humans. However, confirmed cases of human infection from several subtypes of avian influenza infection have been reported since 1997. Most cases of avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry (e.g., domesticated chicken, ducks, and turkeys) or surfaces contaminated with secretion/ excretions from infected birds. The spread of avian influenza viruses from one ill person to another has been reported very rarely, and has been limited, inefficient and unsustained.