Statens veterinärmedicinska anstalt

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Bird flu at facility in Ängelholm

Bird flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Ängelholm municipality, reports P4 Kristianstad.

Mosquito infection spreads in Europe – case in Berlin

Several European countries are reporting outbreaks of West Nile – a mosquito-borne virus that is moving north as a result of climate change and has now also been found in Berlin. There is a need for the public to stay updated at this time, says Klara Sondén, infectious disease physician and deputy state epidemiologist.

Bird Flu Season in Sweden Could Be Worst in Years, Experts Warn

Bird flu has struck early and there is a risk of a worse flu season than in several years. Large parts of southern Sweden have been classified as high-risk areas and this has consequences for domestic birds' ability to stay outdoors.

Bird Flu Detected in Wild Bird in Malmö

Bird flu has been detected in a wild bird in Malmö, reports P4 Malmöhus.

Nigeria's Unregulated Game Meat Trade Sparks Pandemic Concerns

Antelopes, bats, pangolins and snakes are grilled over fires on Nigeria's street markets. More of the country's inhabitants eat unregulated game meat – which raises alarm about pandemics, black markets and extinction.

Record Number of Swedes Infected with TBE This Year

Summer, sun – and ticks. Until August 18, 269 Swedes have been infected with TBE, which is a record. There are many factors that interact to the high numbers, says Caroline Schönning, investigator at the Public Health Agency.

Stranded Beaked Whales in Halland: Investigation Continues

A first analysis gives no answers to why the two beaked whales were stranded off the coast of Halland last week.