First Outbreak of Usutu Virus in Germany
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
This thrush is extremely common in urban and suburban Germany and one of the most conspicuous bird species here, comparable to the American Robin in North America. A few dead birds were collected by authorities and sent to a laboratory for investigation. The Usutu Virus’ origins are in Africa south of the Sahara.
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