noun
Medical and general term for influenza viruses that primarily infect birds, especially the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain. Used in news, health advisories, and everyday conversation.
鳥インフルエンザの流行で、多くの養鶏場が被害を受けた。
Many poultry farms were affected by the outbreak of avian influenza.
鳥インフルエンザは人に感染することもある。
Avian influenza can sometimes infect humans.