Scientists reveal how H5N1 ("bird flu") kills

[TechBear_Seattle]

Scientists have discovered a potential reason to explain why the H5N1 strain of bird flu is so much more deadly to people than standard human flus.

A team in Vietnam compared people infected with the different flus.

The Nature Medicine research found that the bird flu virus triggers a massive inflammatory response, which often proved fatal.

A UK expert said the study provided vital information about how best to treat people infected with the virus.

The full article can be read at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5327204.stm

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1. There is a book coming out

called "The Great Bird Flu Hoax". Remember, Rummy would benefit from the Tamiflu sales.