👉 H5N2 is a bird flu virus, specifically a strain that has caused human disease in humans and birds, commonly known as H5N1. The virus was first identified in chickens in 1967 and then later on in humans in 1980. It primarily infects poultry but can also spread to other species including monkeys, birds, and bats. Symptoms include fever, coughing, loss of appetite, and breathing difficulties. This strain is highly contagious and can