What is H5N8?

Q.  H5N8 is
- Published on 14 Nov 16

a. Avian Influenza
b. Swine flu
c. Canine Influenza
d. Equine Influenza

ANSWER: Avian Influenza
 
  • H5N8 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus (sometimes called bird flu virus). Although H5N8 is considered one of the lower pathogenic subtypes, it is beginning to become more so.
  • Many times, H5N8 is used as an incubator for the highly pathogenic H1N1.
  • Recently there were small outbreaks in India of this avian influenza however they were contained immediately.

Related Content

➨ Post your comment / Share knowledge


Enter the code shown above:

(Note: If you cannot read the numbers in the above image, reload the page to generate a new one.)
▲