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Avian Flu
Avian Flu continues to lead the possible global pandemic. Recently, in Indonesia the first human-to-human mutation was confirmed. Authorities indicate that this still does not represent proof of an impending global pandemic. All known avian flu viruses belong to the species of virus called Influenza A virus. As of 2006, "avian flu" is being commonly used to refer to infection from a particular subtype of Influenza A virus, H5N1.
2008-08-02 16:15:24.0 Dover - Researchers At The University Of Delaware And 17 Other Institutions Received A $5 Million Grant From The U.S. Department Of Agriculture To Continue Research And Outreach Programs Related To Avian Flu.
2008-08-01 09:15:24.0 Researchers At The University Of Delaware And 17 Other Institutions Received A $5 Million Grant From The U.S. Department Of Agriculture To Continue Research And Outreach Programs Related To Avian Flu.
2008-07-30 18:46:21.0 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.
2008-07-17 08:46:26.0 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
2008-07-01 11:51:51.0 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/
2008-06-25 12:46:27.0 WorldPoultry.net reports using the cells of monkeys can make a vaccine against avian flu. http://www.worldpoultry.net/home/id2205-49508/scientists_create_ avian_flu_vaccine_with_monkey_cells.html
2008-06-17 09:15:13.0 Hogeye -- State Officials Monday Tested About 50 Farms With Backyard Flocks Of Ducks, Turkeys, Chicken And Other Poultry Species For The Avian Influenza Virus Found On A Neighboring Commercial Poultry Farm Near West Fork.
2008-06-13 00:52:55.0 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 2 its continuing commitment to avian influenza research by renewing the Avian Influenza Coordinated Agricultural Project with another $5 million for three years to the University of Maryland-College Park to study the prevention and control of the dis
2008-06-11 16:15:13.0 At Least One Sample From A Breeder Hen Flock Near West Fork Has Tested Positive For The Live Virus Of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza, According To A Memo Released Tuesday By The Arkansas Livestock And Poultry Commission In Little Rock. (northwest Arkansas Times)
2008-06-10 18:46:31.0 MedicalNewsToday.com reports the Health Protection Agency (UK) has reviewed actions taken at the Oxfordshire poultry farm following outbreak of the avian influenza virus subtype as H7N7. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/110468.php
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