Bird flu is a type of influenza virus that typically occurs in birds and animals, but a new study confirms that the H9N2 strain has lately adapted to human cells, which may result in a human pandemic.

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body's ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new ...

In most cases, it is unlikely that humans will catch bird flu. However, farmers, poultry workers, veterinarians, and others who regularly handle birds have a higher chance of exposure.