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Australia's First Mammal H5 Bird Flu Case | Adelaide News
Australia’s first mammal case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed — a long-nosed fur seal found dead in Beachport, South Australia. This marks the first known jump from birds to mammals in the country since the outbreak began, prompting urgent monitoring as 11 new wild bird cases have emerged across the state. While officials stress the human health risk remains low and no poultry or livestock infections have been detected, six more suspected cases are under investigation. Authorities urge the public to report any sick or dead wildlife immediately and avoid contact. Surveillance continues, with…
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