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Behind the scenes: The science that confirmed Australia's first H5 bird flu case
When a suspected case of H5 bird flu arrived in Australia, CSIRO scientists knew the first hours would matter.
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CSIRO scientists worked through the weekend in Australia’s high‑containment laboratory after a suspected H5 bird flu case was reported. They confirmed the presence of the virus and quickly sequenced its genome. The genetic data provided governments with the information needed to guide their response to the outbreak.
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