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Emerging Infectious Diseases
Studies from University of Washington update current data on emerging infectious diseases
February 24th, 2009
'Bordetella avium is thought to be strictly an avian pathogen. However, 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified 2 isolates from 2 humans with respiratory disease as B. avium and a novel B. avium-like strain. Thus, B. avium and B. avium-like organisms are rare opportunistic human pathogens..' This article was prepared by TB & Outbreaks Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, TB & Outbreaks Week via NewsRx.com.
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-24)
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