Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Pigs in Bali

October 18, 2006 — 

Veterinary faculty at Udayana University recently announced that H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in two pigs on the Indonesian island of Bali in July.

Avian influenza has been diagnosed in 30 out of 33 provinces in Indonesia although poultry mortality from influenza has reportedly declined due to improved vaccination efficacy. Indonesia has the highest number of human fatalities of any country at 52. One hundred forty-eight people have died worldwide since 2003.

The report was unclear about whether the pigs had died.

Source:
Reuters.uk, October 9, 2006