Bird flu strains almost identical

The strains of H5N1 bird flu found in England and Hungary, January-February 2007 are 'essentially identical', scientists have said.

• Primary Source

United Kingdom: DEFRA: Press Release, 13.2.07: Final confirmation of avian flu virus strain http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/latest/2007/animal-0213.htm

European Commission: DG Health and Consumer Protection: Avian influenza http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/dyna/influenza/index.cfm

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