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Warts Aren't Pretty And Can Be Dangerous!
By Blaz Banic
Warts are caused by a virus. It's name is Papillomavirus and it has many variants."Warts" is a very common, easily transmitted disease that can, if not treated, have serious Read more...
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How Great Really Is The Risk Of Catching Bird Flu?
By Sarah K. Jenkins
With bird flu being on every television station and newspaper, it is easy to get caught up in the panic surrounding this new viral outbreak. However, do you find yourself wondering if this should really be a concern? Do you remember when everyone was becoming hysterical over the likelihood of killer bees sweeping the United States? I do not know about you, but I have yet to be chased down by an African Honey Bee. So, what are your real chances of catching bird flu?
To answer the question as asked: it is not very likely for you to catch bird flu right now. Of course, they key to this statement is “right now”. Currently, an outbreak of bird flu is occurring in Asia. Over 100 people have contracted the and over half have died. Also, as of yet, the can only be transmitted to humans from infected birds. Therefore, when a person becomes infected, they can not pass the on to others. However, change may be on the horizon.
Many experts believe, within time, the bird flu will mutate and be able to be passed from human to human. This is actually a likely occurrence, as influenza strands are known for their adaptability. With every human the infects, it becomes more likely to transform. When this happens, the numbers affected by bird flu will increase exponentially.
Even with limited means of being transmitted, avian influenza, or bird flu, has spread across Asia rapidly. Imagine how quickly it will affect the various parts of the world, once it is carried by humans over oceans, in planes and on boats. Densely populated areas will see the worst part of the virus, as close human contact is a breeding ground for disease.
Interestingly enough, this is
not the first time an influenza threatened massive death. In 1918, the Spanish Flu killed 50 to 100 million people; in 1957, the Asian Flu killed 1 to 1.5 million; and in 1969, the Hong Kong Flu killed roughly 1 million people. Considering this seems to happen every few years, is it that far fetched it could be on its way again? Is history repeating itself? The answer can only be answered in time. If the does not mutate, everyone could all worked up over nothing. However, if it does and a pandemic occurs as expected, up to 30% of the world’s population could be infected. Article Source: http://www.ArticleJoe.com Sarah is an acclaimed writer on medical matters, and has written extensively on the subjects of Attention Deficit Disorder, Bird Flu and Crohn’s Disease. For more of her articles, go to www.imedicalvillage.com now. www.imedicalvillage.com”> Click here now and re
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How To Stay Healthy In A World Of Computer Viruses
By Gregg
To stay healthy in a computer virus world, there are several steps to take. First, be careful with all email. If you use Outlook or Outlook Express, Read more...
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What Are The Causes And Risk Factors For Hepatitis C?
By Groshan Fabiola
Hepatitis C is a severe illness that affects the liver and can lead to serious complications such as liver cancer. Millions of people have the hepatitis C virus in them, but some of them are only Read more...
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