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Generational Dynamics Web Log for 31-Oct-05

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Canada announces discovery of bird flu in migratory ducks in Quebec and Manitoba

Canada announces discovery of bird flu in migratory ducks in Quebec and Manitoba

Officials emphasize that there's no danger yet to human health, in a press release issued on Monday by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

The discovery was made in the course of regular testing of migratory birds. Scientists have determined that the migratory ducks had Avian flu type H5, but further subtyping may require up to a week. In particular, it will take that long to determine whether the subtype is the highly pathenogenic H5N1.

However, H5 Avian flu is extremely rare in Canada, and H5N1 is the only subtype that's been appearing recently in migratory birds. For that reason, a positive finding of H5N1 will not be a surprise.

The press release emphasizes that transmission of the virus to humans is rare, but says that special precautions should be taken: "Persons handling wild birds should follow routine hand washing and safe food preparation practices. These include disinfecting surfaces, being careful to avoid cross contamination with other food products, keeping raw meat away from other food utensils, and thoroughly cooking all wild birds prior to eating. Following these steps is good practice to minimize risks associated with the handling and preparation of wild fowl." (31-Oct-05) Permanent Link
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