H5N1 News: Fears of Human Bird Flu Spread Throughout Turkey
Following the recent deaths of three Turkish children of the Kocyigit family from the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus, fears of human infection have spread to regions all over the country.
In the Van province in eastern Turkey, where the three victims were hospitalized, local authorities have begun a mass culling of domestic birds. National TV channel NTV reported that 44,500 chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese have been culled in the area.
There are currently 31 people in the Van hospital being treated for suspected bird flu.
posted by Fergie @ 1/07/2006 08:34:00 AM
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