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“Enormous concern”: New bird flu transmission paths confirmed

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A new report has sounded the alarm on the evolution of the avian influenza virus, with comprehensive genome sequencing showing that the current strain is now capable of multidirectional infections across species. While human-to-human risk remains low, … Continue reading “Enormous concern”: New bird flu transmission paths confirmed→

Devastating bird flu officially reaches Antarctica for the first time

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It was only a matter of time, but highly pathogenic avian influence (HPAI) has officially found its way to bird populations in Antarctica, after dead migratory brown skua on Bird Island returned positive test results.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, … Continue reading Devastating bird flu officially reaches Antarctica for the first time→