A new strain of avian flu has been detected in marine mammals in Brazil. The strain, known as H17N10, is a highly pathogenic virus that can cause severe respiratory disease in birds, and is linked to mortality in some species. This virus has not previously been detected in marine mammals, and its potential effects on them are unknown. Researchers are currently studying the virus and its effects on the animals, and will be monitoring the situation closely.

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source: Phys.org