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Bird flu

Bird flu Bird flu (Aviaire Influenza) is caused by influenza virusses. A virus is an organism that requires a host (an animal or human, for example) in order to survive. It uses functions of the host to reproduce, among other things. In the case of bird flu, the virus can spread from one human to…

Aflatoxine

Aflatoxin

Aflatoxin There are many varieties of moulds living in all kinds of environments. Some varieties of moulds prefer food. Some of the varieties discharge substances by nature, including poisonous substances. These substances then come into contact with the foods. The moulds ‘Aspergillus flavus’ and ‘Aspergillus parasiticus’ grow on foodstuffs and generate a poisonous substance. It…