January 13, 2006

Bird Flu Spreading in Turkey

One of two boys who tested positive for bird flu in Turkey has now begun showing symptoms, Turkish officials said Thursday as experts cautioned the threat of a pandemic is steadily growing.

The virus, while it is spreading and changing, still poses no immediate threat of a pandemic, but experts stress it could do so at any time. (MSNBC)

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