ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
H5 bird flu strain detected in Australian seabird for first time
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The H5 bird flu strain has been detected in an Australian seabird for the first time, specifically a greater crested tern in South Australia. Authorities are investigating the transmission pathway, noting that while this is a concerning development, there is no evidence of mass wildlife mortality or spread to agricultural settings.
A greater crested tern, like this one in South Africa, is the latest bird in which H5 has been detected in Australia. ( Matthew Fainman: iNaturalist/Creative Commons )
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