virus
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The H5N1 bird flu virus was first identified in poultry in Asia in 1996 before spreading to wild bird populations around the world.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo virus strain of the disease, which is highly infectious.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox, although it is much less severe.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“West Nile virus is a recurring concern in our region because it is endemic to our area,” said Tristan Hallum, director of the agency’s scientific programs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Hence the virus was intentionally introduced to Australia in 1950 in the hopes of ridding the continent of its plague of European rabbits, foolishly introduced in the nineteenth century.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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