text: what is bird flu really is? how the birds get infected what will be the possible cause for it? how can you cure a person from this virus and how can an individual know that certain person is infected with that virus(symptoms). it is a virus..it mutates over time.. the question you should be asking is how to make your eniviroment safe for you... 1. good hygene..keep your hands clean,maybe even wear gloves 2.do not touch your face with unclean hands. 3. do not touch dead birds or cats that roam out side. 4. whatch out for cats who may carry it from eating infected birds or rodents