1. Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill - US News and World Report
Carcasses of infected birds continue to be infectious, study finds

2. Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus - US News and World Report
Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say

3. Avian influenza : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genetic information, which led to the formation of a new virus. This new virus could then infect humans and easily spread from person t...• Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.