Spike: Flu spike in wastewater may be linked to Bird Flu – Abccolumbia.com

(CNN) A new study finds spikes in Flu virus in wastewater could be linked to the spread of Bird Flu affecting cattle.

The spikes of influenza virus were seen in wastewater samples from 59 sewer systems across 18 states this spring.

So far, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported more than 30 herds of diary cows infected with H5N1 Bird Flu in 9 states.

The researchers notes the H5 genetic material theyre picking up in the wastewater could come from sources other than diary cattle.

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