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Rise of flu virus in wastewater raises questions about spread of bird flu

A new study suggests that the rise of influenza A virus seen in wastewater samples from 59 sewer systems in 18 different states this spring may indicate the spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus that is currently infecting dairy cattle. So far, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported that more than 30 dairy… Read More »