Newcastle case in Brazil prompts China and Mexico to restrict poultry imports
Mexico suspended Brazilian chicken, live birds and hatching eggs nationwide after Newcastle disease at a Santa Catarina turkey farm; China limited curbs to that state.
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About Newcastle disease virus
Virulent Newcastle disease (VND), formerly exotic Newcastle disease, is a contagious viral avian disease affecting many domestic and wild bird species; it is transmissible to humans. Though NDV may infect humans, most cases are non-symptomatic; and though rare, NDV can cause a mild fever and influenza-like symptoms and/or conjunctivitis in humans. Its effects are most notable in domestic poultry due to their high susceptibility and the potential for severe impacts of an epizootic on the poultry industries. It is endemic to many countries. No treatment for VND is known, but the use of prophylactic vaccines and sanitary measures reduce the likelihood of outbreaks.
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