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Follow the news of avian flu outbreaks around the world, and attempts by scientists, public health experts, policy makers, and governments to control its spread.
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Geese
Bird flu: On border patrol
The United States has embarked on a huge effort to try to track the H5N1 avian flu virus in birds migrating into the country. But is surveillance more urgently needed elsewhere? Erika Check reports.
Nature- Published:
- 26 July 2006
- Keywords:
- Ducks
- Epidemiology
- Geese
- H5n1 Virus
- Migratory Birds
Blogger reveals China's migratory goose farms near site of flu outbreak
Chinese admit breeding wild birds near Qinghai Lake.
Nature- Published:
- 17 May 2006
- Keywords:
- Disease Outbreaks
- Geese
Bird flu: crossing borders
Despite recent reports from governments that bird flu is under control, it continues to spread through Asia's poultry and claim lives — there are even signs of human-to-human transmission. Declan Butler tracks the disease's inexorable spread.
Nature- Published:
- 20 July 2005
- Keywords:
- Avian Flu
- China
- Epidemiology
- Geese
- H5n1 Virus
- Migratory Birds
- Poultry