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5 animals die after bird flu exposure at Arizona zoo; 25 employees exposed to virus

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A cheetah, a mountain lion, a swamphen, a kookaburra and an Indian goose died after contracting bird flu.

A white tiger also tested positive, but it is responding to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

25 employees were exposed to the infected animals and are being monitored for symptoms.

The infection at the zoo marked the third time bird flu infected animals in Arizona .

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