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A virus can be detected in any living animal with the tests I described above. The problem is getting the right genetic markers and sequence. A virus in its general form is hard to isolate without knowing key markers and its pathology. This is due to the fact that they bind with the host cells DNA and it becomes incorporated into the viral strand. This is why it changes and different strains develop. If we could preempt the changes in the viral strands, we wouldn't have the cold and certainly we wouldn't be so worried about Bird Flu.

The studies on OPMV IMHO does not directly show key correlations of the transmissability of the virus. Hence, this is why standard precautions ( as what is used by health staff ) is what has been recommended.

Research is in there. Tim Hyndman is apparently doing a huge study in WA and yes money does help, but researching genetic markers may run into the millions IMO. A cure may be years away or minutes. Until then I will attempt to manage as best I can and use universal precautions.
 
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