Avian Influenza

May 12, 2008

South Korea Kills All Poultry in Capital after New Bird Flu Outbreak

MetroNews.ca reports South Korean officials say they have killed all poultry in Seoul to prevent the spread of bird flu in the city. http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/world/article/35818

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May 09, 2008

Bird Flu Resurfaces in Bengal

Thaindian.com bird flu has resurfaced in eastern India Minister Anisur Rehaman confirmed Friday. http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/bird-flu-resurfaces-in-bengal_10046769.html

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Migratory Birds, the H5N1 Influenza Virus and the Scientific Method

A Virology Journal 2008, 5:57, article -- "The role of migratory birds and of poultry trade in the dispersal of highly pathogenic H5N1 is still the topic of intense and controversial debate. In a recent contribution to this journal, Flint argues that the strict application of the scientific method can help to resolve this issue." http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/57

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