H5N1, H5N8 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   H5N8 is

a. Avian Influenza
b. Swine flu
c. Canine Influenza
d. Equine Influenza
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Avian Influenza

Explanation:

  • H5N8 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus (sometimes called bird flu virus). Although H5N8 is considered one of the lower pathogenic subtypes, it is beginning to become more so.
  • Many times, H5N8 is used as an incubator for the highly pathogenic H1N1.
  • Recently there were small outbreaks in India of this avian influenza however they were contained immediately.