avian flu
US /ˈeɪ.vi.ən fluː/
UK /ˈeɪ.vi.ən fluː/
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gripe aviária
a highly contagious viral disease of birds, often transmissible to humans, caused by influenza A viruses
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The outbreak of avian flu led to the culling of thousands of chickens.
O surto de gripe aviária levou ao abate de milhares de galinhas.
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Scientists are monitoring new strains of avian flu.
Cientistas estão monitorando novas cepas de gripe aviária.