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Bird flu
The death toll in Indonesia from bird flu has continued to rise. The vast majority of cases have been spread by contact with infected poultry, though several cases of human-to-human transmission have also occurred here.
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Avian influenza isn't getting the media coverage it used to. But, with a just little effort, you can still find plenty of disconcerting reports on the bird flu.

Reporter Nikki Tundel thought it was time for an update on the deadly virus.

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