Vietnam-Avian influenza viruses are highly lethal

Last updated at: 09:20, 09.05.2012
(VOV) - Through epidemiological surveillance, authorities have identified a new type of avian influenza virus H5N1 highly pathogenic.

On 4/9, Hoang Van Nam, director of the Veterinary Department (MARD), said that the bird flu is endemic in Ha Tinh and Hai Phong, Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh, Bac Kan and Quang Ngai and Thanh Hoa, more than 181,000 poultry disease, death or destruction.

Worryingly through epidemiological surveillance, have identified a new type of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, avian influenza virus was named 2.3.2.1 C, highly virulent. "2 months ago, we has information on the new virus group, appeared in China, highly virulent, deadly ability is also very high. This group of viruses has been present in Vietnam, "said Diep Kinh Tan, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said.


Qin also said to have asked scientists directly under the Ministry of rapid implementation of experiments, testing whether the bird flu vaccine is being used in effect for this group of viruses or not.

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