Sunday, November 18, 2012

Bird Flu Strain Suspected At A NSW Farm Seems Different From the Lethal H5N1 Flu



Though the results of the lab tests made with samples of the virus by CSIRO are still awaited, it seems to be another strain of bird flu at a hen farm near Maitland in the Hunter Valley.

The authority might have to quarantine about 50,000 chickens. Undoubtedly, the presently suspected virus does not seem to be similar to that of the lethal H5N1 strain of bird flu. Since 2003, several outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu have taken place, in which approximately 359 people have been killed all over the world.

According to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, nevertheless 50,000 hens may have to be destroyed. The first response team of specialists from the department is already investigating the site. Lab tests results are expected this afternoon. Efforts are being made to prevent the spread of this virus. Initial tracing and observation are being taken on.
As said by Ian Roth, the chief veterinary of NSW, "The suspected virus is definitely not the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain that has gained worldwide attention - nor is it closely related to that strain".
Earlier to this, a number of avian influenza virus outbreaks have arose in Australia but all of them were eradicated successfully in a short period of time. And with the same spirit, researchers are expecting to halt this virus very soon.

http://visitbulgaria.info/18708-bird-flu-strain-suspected-nsw-farm-seems-different-lethal-h5n1-flu

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