Infectious Disease News

June 17, 2006

Bird Flu in Canada

A case of H5 avian flu has been detected in a gosling from a small backyard flock in the western end of Prince Edward Island.

Further testing on the bird will be conducted over the weekend to determine the exact strain and virulency of the virus. (canada.com)

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Bird Flu


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