http://www.usda.gov/2006/08/0296.xml USDA Press Office (202) 720-4623 AVIAN INFLUENZA Low Pathogenic H5N1 vs. Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Latest UPDATE August 14, 2006 NOTE TO REPORTERS: USDA has previously indicated that states and universities have conducted avian influenza testing independent of USDA as there has not been a reporting requirement for low pathogenic avian influenza. Given the attention now surrounding low pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, we could receive more information about previous detections. The fact sheet below and attached has been updated to reflect new information received today regarding previous LPAI H5N1 detections. USDA News oc.news@xxxxxxxx 202 720-4623 ---------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to mailto:webservices@xxxxxxxx?subject=UNSUBSCRIBE and reference your email address.
