New dog virus strain found in SA and Vic according to : News Online from Australia and the World

Marnie Banger Australian Associated PressA new strain of a very contagious and common dog virus, canine parvovirus (CPV), has been discovered in Australia. The new strain is spreading around the world but until now there have no confirmed Australian cases. He says despite this, Australian dog deaths have not recently spiked. University of Adelaide researchers say they have confirmed cases of the variation of the virus in South Australia and Victoria over the past two years. Along with the SA and Victorian cases, there have also been suspected cases of the strain, CPV-2c, in Queensland and the Northern Territory.




Researchers have discovered that a host defence peptide (HDP), taken from the skin of the southern Indian Hydrophylax bahuvistara frog, can destroy many strains of human flu. Frog mucus contains a number of molecules known to be capable of killing some bacteria and viruses. Source: Uajith / Wikipedia Commons Researchers have discovered that a host defence peptide, taken from the skin of the southern Indian Hydrophylax bahuvistara frog, can destroy many strains of human flu. In the search for new drugs to treat cases of flu, scientists have found a unique class of antiviral agent in amphibians. There is an increasing need for new antiviral agents against influenza-A viruses as during flu pandemics there is insufficient time to produce vaccines.

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes collected in Cressona

The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Cressona, the first sample to test positive for the virus this year in the state. The West Nile virus wasn't reported in the United States before 1999. Last year, 41 of 67 counties had mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus is mostly spread by mosquitoes but also through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breast feeding and during pregnancy, according to a fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Closer to home, Berks had 36 total positive mosquito samples, while Schuylkill County had three — in Pine Grove, Minersville and Butler Township.


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