Confiscated bushmeat 'poses virus threat' {at american airports}

[xchrom]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16514637

Scientists 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.

[babydollhead]

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]

2. Meanwhile, USDA is closing 259 offices nationwide in order to allow 1%ers to continue their

free ride on the taxpayers' backs.

http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2012/01/11/198650.htm

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/usda-close-259-offices-save-150m-15325184#.Tw3RQW_LwrU

[HopeHoops]

3. You mean like STDs?