Australia's Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case, fourth state

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Australia's Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case, fourth state

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Authorities in Queensland, Australia confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a migratory seabird, making it the fourth state in Australia with confirmed infection. The virus is highly pathogenic, raising concerns for animal and public health.

SYDNEY, July 25 - Queensland became Australia's fourth state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu after authorities said on Saturday that a migratory seabird tested positive for the highly pathogenic virus.

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