July 30, 2008
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1) Isolated from Whooper Swans, Japan
EID reports four whooper swans were found dead at Lake Towada, Akita prefecture, Japan. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of the H5N1 subtype was isolated from specimens of the affected birds. The hemagglutinin (HA) gene of the isolate belongs to clade 2.3.2 in the HA phylogenetic tree.
Yuko Uchida, Masaji Mase, Kumiko Yoneda, Atsumu Kimura, Tsuyoshi Obara, Seikou Kumagai,
Takehiko Saito, Yu Yamamoto, Kikuyasu Nakamura, Kenji Tsukamoto, and Shigeo Yamaguchi
http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/14/9/pdfs/08-0655.pdf
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Two Dead Birds Found At Olympic Equestrian Site in Hong Kong; Authorities Testing For Bird Flu
The International Herald Tribune reports two birds were discovered dead at the Olympic equestrian venue in Hong Kong, and authorities were testing whether the birds have the H5N1 virus. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/28/sports/AS-OLY-EQU-Hong-Kong-Dead-Birds.php
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Nigeria Reports Fresh Bird Flu Outbreak
AFP reports Nigerian authorities have reported a new outbreak of bird flu virus. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hWrafu4tDFMOgfBJ8vCHbz07V6_g
Posted by sball at 12:28 PM | Comments (0)
South Korean Cat Had The H5N1 Bird Flu
UKmedix.com reports Korea has confirmed that a cat which was found dead died from the effects of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. http://www.ukmedix.com/tamiflu/south_korean_cat_had_the_h5n1_bird_flu4038.cfm
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July 24, 2008
Dead Cat to Be Examined for Bird Flu
KoreaTimes.co.kr reports authorities in Korea are examining a cat to determine whether it was infected with the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza. http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/07/117_28187.html
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July 21, 2008
Bird Flu Mutates During Race Against Time To Find Vaccine
The Examiner reports according to a report on the H5N1 virus experts think could out-kill the infamous 1918 pandemic flu. http://www.examiner.com/a-1497121~Bird_flu_mutates_during_race_against_time_to_find_vaccine.html
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Britain Faces 75,000 Deaths in Bird Flu Pandemic, Lords Report Predicts
Guardian.co.uk reports in the United Kingdom a parliamentary committee warns in a new report of up to 75,000 Britons will in die in an "inevitable" flu pandemic that could kill as many as 50 million people worldwide. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/21/pandemic.warning
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July 17, 2008
Vaccinated Chickens in Vietnam Die of Bird Flu
EarthTimes.org reports hundreds of chickens in Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner reported the birds were vaccinated. http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html
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Possible Future Avian Influenza Pandemic May Be Eased By Booster Vaccination
MedicalNewsToday.com reports a study published in the August 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, on vaccination against H5N1 avian influenza, now available online. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115356.php
Posted by sball at 09:43 AM | Comments (0)
July 01, 2008
Pacific Rim Prepares for New Avian Flu
UPI reports the governments of Japan, China and South Korea are making joint preparations in the event of an outbreak of a new strain of avian flu. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/06/30/Pacific_Rim_prepares_for_new_avian_flu/UPI-45491214845333/
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