H7N9 bird flu virus found in wild pigeon
Chinese authorities say they have found the H7N9 strain of bird flu in a wild pigeon. They say it's the first time the virus has been detected in wild birds.
Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture say they found the virus in a wild pigeon caught in the city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.
They say the genetic sequence of the virus is very similar to that discovered in pigeons sold at a Shanghai market. The officials say wild birds could be spreading the virus among poultry. They will further investigate the infection sources and routes.
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Apr. 16, 2013 - Updated 16:19 UTC
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20130417_05.html
Chinese authorities say they have found the H7N9 strain of bird flu in a wild pigeon. They say it's the first time the virus has been detected in wild birds.
Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture say they found the virus in a wild pigeon caught in the city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.
They say the genetic sequence of the virus is very similar to that discovered in pigeons sold at a Shanghai market. The officials say wild birds could be spreading the virus among poultry. They will further investigate the infection sources and routes.
...
Apr. 16, 2013 - Updated 16:19 UTC
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20130417_05.html
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