Talk:2007 Bernard Matthews H5N1 outbreak

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[edit] Common but inaccurate

It is common but inaccurate to say things like "of the H5N1 strain of avian flu". Avian flu is a disease. H5N1 is a subtype of the species called Influenza A virus. The causitive agent of the 2007 Bernard Matthews H5N1 outbreak (as well as all the current outbreaks of H5N1 that are of concern) was a specific strain called "Asian lineage HPAI A(H5N1)" short for Asian lineage (ie evolved from a prior strain in Asia) Highly Pathogenic (ie deadly) Avian Influenza (ie bird flu) Influenza A virus of the subtype with hemagglutinin type 5 and neuraminidase type 1. This strain has three existing subclades (see H5N1 for details). Which subclade this outbreak was from, I don't know (but see Fujian flu). WAS 4.250 16:55, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. I have amended the lead para - if it is still not quite right please feel free to fix it Bridgeplayer 17:36, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] good article

this is well written and corresponds with the good article criteria Themcman1 15:46, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] criticism

I am shocked and surprised that Bernard Mathews is getting compensated for incomptence that almost sparked a nationwide bird flu epidemic in the UK. But that is POV and should not be in the article. 217.7.209.108 12:12, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Don't be shocked that individuals and organizations with a lot of money are competent at aquiring money. WAS 4.250 21:55, 13 March 2007 (UTC)