Avian Influenza 2006 - From Asia To Africa, From Europe To The Mediterranean

... Previously, the H5N1 virus had been confined to Asia; however, in February it reached Africa, more precisely Nigeria. Dogubayazit (Turkey- January), Irbil and Suleimaniya (Iraq- February), Salyan (Azerbaijan- March), Qaliubiya (Egypt-March) and Arta (Djibouti - May). What do they have in common? In 2006, each of these countries experienced its first case of H5N1 avian influenza. [click link for full article] ...