Virus Articles A-Z
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Hog cholera is a contagious disease that can occur in swine, and is caused by a virus. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes prevention, transmission, and symptoms of the three types of hog cholera, and what would happen during an outbreak.
Many people ask, "How does bird flu spread?" Bird flu spreads when infected birds shed influenza virus in their secretions and feces. This eMedTV article answers the question, "How does bird flu spread?" in detail and explains the risk to humans.
How is parvovirus diagnosed? As this eMedTV Web page explains, a parvovirus infection may be diagnosed during a physical exam (which often happens in cases of fifth disease). In other cases, blood tests may be necessary to confirm a diagnosis.
