Avian Influenza
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Bird flu, human cases and the risk to Australia
Avian flu is continuing to spread throughout the world, infecting some mammals as it goes – but what’s the risk to Australia?
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Tracking avian influenza to safeguard Australia
Outbreaks of avian influenza are accelerating in the Northern Hemisphere, and while the risk to Australia is small, it’s important we monitor the situation closely
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Penguin viruses in the frozen continent
New research investigates whether Antarctic penguins have fewer viruses than other birds and if they act as a reservoir for viruses in birds globally - including the coronavirus
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How our ‘avian athletes’ could spread influenza
New research shows migratory birds are exposed to a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu before they arrive on Australian shores
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Under the Microscope
Viruses on the wing
Dr Michelle Wille is studying wild birds to understand how they spread viruses across the globe
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Beyond Zika: 5 other nasties on the radar
The Zika emergency seemed to come from nowhere, but there are a host of other viruses making scientists nervous