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Hot Topics	NWHC in the News
Mycotaxon: Species Name Published for Fungus that Causes White Nose Syndrome Skin Infection Congressional Hearing on WNS: What's Killing Bats in the Northeast? AFWA: Fish and Wildlife Health Report Salmonellosis in Wild Birds: Wildlife Health Bulletin 2009 H1N1 Flu: Info from the Department of Homeland Security NBII: Report Amphibian Malformations White Nose Syndrome: Fish and Wildlife Service Cave Advisory Wild Bird Food Recalls: News Releases and Salmonellosis information	WNS Not Yet Confirmed In Local Bats - 6/19/2009 Island has dead birds, no rats - 6/12/2009 Experts tell Congress bat fungus could spread and lead to die-off not seen in a century - 6/4/2009 Anteaters caught (human) H1N1 flu in zoo outbreak, expanding range of wily virus - 6/2/2009 Great Lakes bats threatened by mysterious disease - 6/1/2009 Fungi, From Killer to Dinner Companion - 5/26/2009 More NWHC news...

Spotlights
NWHC Welcomes New Center Director Dr. Jonathan Sleeman, a recognized authority on wildlife health issues, has joined the USGS National Wildlife Health Center as its new director. "Dr. Sleeman joins the USGS with a solid reputation in the wildlife health community for his expertise in disease and wildlife conservation medicine," said Suzette Kimball, acting director of the USGS.	Learn about the Mysterious White-Nose Syndrome The condition in bats known as 'white-nose syndrome' was first noted among dead and hibernating bats within several caves near Albany, New York, in February 2007.
Browse Avian Influenza Resources The global spread of H5N1 increases the likelihood that it will eventually be detected in North America. There are a number of pathways through which the virus could be brought to this continent.	Zoonotic Disease Training You are invited to attend free 90 min "Work Smart, Stay Safe" webinars on avian and mammalian diseases that can be transmitted between animals to humans. Learn about several common zoonotic diseases and preventive field safety measures. Avian Zoonotic Disease Training Mammalian Zoonotic Disease Training
View Recent Mortality Events USGS and a network of partners across the country work on documenting wildlife mortality events, in order to provide timely and accurate information on locations, species and causes of death.	Learn about Salmonellosis in Wild Birds The USGS National Wildlife Health Center is tracking reports and investigating several recent outbreaks of salmonellosis in wild birds across the country. Species primarily affected include pine siskins, common redpolls, and various finches.