Ebola in the news
Now this is just wonderful -- from
Pig Progress:
Ebola detected in Philippine pigs
Ebola, one of the most feared infectious diseases, were discovered during tests at a USDA laboratory. The World Health Organization, said it is looking into whether the infection in pigs poses any threat to humans.
�While it�s believed that Ebola-Reston is primarily a disease of animals, we are working with the Philippines government to see if there are any potential risks to humans,� said Gregory Hartl, a spokesman for the WHO in Geneva. �At the moment, we believe the risks are quite low.�
Swine outbreak
The pigs, which came from four farms north of Manila, were also infected with at least two more-common diseases, stated Davinio P. Catbagan, the Philippines� chief veterinary officer. An outbreak of diseases which begun late last year wiped out entire herds in some cases.
Planned shipments to Singapore have now been suspended. �We are suspending pork exports until we�re sure there�s no risk to humans�, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap told reporters in Manila.
Hat tip to Tara C. Smith at
Aetiology for the link.
Ebola Reston is a lot less dangerous to humans than Ebola Zaire but we know a lot less about it. Not good news by any means...
Posted by DaveH at December 14, 2008 11:05 AM