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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsConfiscated bushmeat 'poses virus threat' {at american airports}
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16514637Scientists have documented potentially dangerous viruses entering the US through illegally imported wildlife products.
Testing of meats confiscated at American airports has revealed the presence of several pathogens that could pose a risk to human health.
Retroviruses and herpesviruses were identified, some of them isolated from remains of endangered monkey species.
The research study is reported in the journal PLoS One.
Its authors say better surveillance measures are needed to ensure this trade does not result in the emergence of new disease outbreaks in humans.
*** well that's frightening.
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Confiscated bushmeat 'poses virus threat' {at american airports} (Original Post)
xchrom
Jan 2012
OP
Meanwhile, USDA is closing 259 offices nationwide in order to allow 1%ers to continue their
kestrel91316
Jan 2012
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babydollhead
(2,231 posts)1. it's the little things!
some oppurtunistic virus, parasites that live in and on us, have lifecycles whilst inhabiting. In the end, the virus outstays their welcome and kills their host. sounds familiar to what we do to our host, the earth.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)2. Meanwhile, USDA is closing 259 offices nationwide in order to allow 1%ers to continue their
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)3. You mean like STDs?