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South Korea Culls All Domestic Fowl in Seoul
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South Korea has culled all domestic fowl in the Seoul area in a bid to contain a second outbreak of bird flu to hit the capital in less than a week. Reuters Health Information
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Avian Flu Viruses May Be Gaining Pandemic Potential
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An analysis of contemporary avian H7 influenza viruses from the North American lineage suggests that they have developed receptor binding properties similar to those of human influenza viruses. Reuters Health Information
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Rapid Action Needed in Suspected TB Transmission From Donor to Organ Recipient
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Donor-transmitted tuberculosis in transplant recipients may cause extrapulmonary and disseminated infection, leading to atypical signs that can make diagnosis difficult. Nonetheless, early recognition is critical, as demonstrated by three cases described in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for April 4. Reuters Health Information
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