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Public health officials say avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified as the cause of death for waterfowl in numerous Indiana counties.

The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.

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A number of bird flu cases have been reported in the Chicago area in recent weeks, leading to many questions about how quickly the virus is spreading and how worried residents should be.