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Guangdong Suspected SARS Case Originated from Wild Animals

The viral genetic sequence obtained from the suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) case occurred recently in Guangdong was tested similar to that of the civet cats, said a SARS research team in Hong Kong Monday.

The research team, including experts from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention of Guangdong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou and the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, said the similarity of viral genetic sequences between the recent suspected case and the civet cats showed that the new case was also originated from wild animals.

 

The team urged stricter supervision of the sale, transportation and slaughter of the wild animals.

 

According to daily SARS report from the Ministry of Health, there was only one suspected case in Guangdong but no clinically confirmed case by 10:00 am Saturday.

 

The recent suspected SARS patient is a 32-year-old freelance TV station worker in Guangdong.  

 

(Xinhua News Agency January 5, 2004)

 

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