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Source: http://www.press-line.ru/content/view/113231/242/
Google translation:
Krasnoyarsk region may wait a wave of bird flu
Author Anna Protsevskaya
September 11, 2008 18:04 Society
In the next two to three years Krasnoyarsk region can expect a new wave of bird flu. That did not rule during the round table on the epidemiological status of the region Alexander Savchenko, head of the independent environmental organization, scientist-ornithologist.
According to him, the real situation in the Krasnoyarsk region is such that in the coming years there is a high risk of the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza trait among migratory birds.
Now there is an increase in eight positive tests for the presence vorobinyh strain of influenza in groups. The samples in 2008 showed that the avian influenza established on the lakes of Krasnoyarsk region. This year, 50 birds found with the genetic material of the virus. For comparison: in 2007 - only 7 individuals, in 2006 - none.
As noted ornithologist, the highest risk of contracting exposed wildlife in the territory Kezhemskogo mnogoostrovya.
It is noteworthy that, according to Alexander Savchenko, avian influenza virus constantly mutiruet and seeks to infiltrate even in the human population.
Google translation:
Krasnoyarsk region may wait a wave of bird flu
Author Anna Protsevskaya
September 11, 2008 18:04 Society
In the next two to three years Krasnoyarsk region can expect a new wave of bird flu. That did not rule during the round table on the epidemiological status of the region Alexander Savchenko, head of the independent environmental organization, scientist-ornithologist.
According to him, the real situation in the Krasnoyarsk region is such that in the coming years there is a high risk of the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza trait among migratory birds.
Now there is an increase in eight positive tests for the presence vorobinyh strain of influenza in groups. The samples in 2008 showed that the avian influenza established on the lakes of Krasnoyarsk region. This year, 50 birds found with the genetic material of the virus. For comparison: in 2007 - only 7 individuals, in 2006 - none.
As noted ornithologist, the highest risk of contracting exposed wildlife in the territory Kezhemskogo mnogoostrovya.
It is noteworthy that, according to Alexander Savchenko, avian influenza virus constantly mutiruet and seeks to infiltrate even in the human population.