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Samples of internal organs from wild birds tested by RT-PCR
| Internal organ | Number of examined samples | Number of positive samples | Percentage of positive samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| heart | 113 | 23 | 20.4 |
| lungs | 55 | 13 | 23.6 |
| liver | 130 | 8 | 6.2 |
| spleen | 63 | 13 | 20.6 |
| gizzard | 81 | 13 | 16.0 |
| intestines | 78 | 9 | 11.5 |
| kidneys | 52 | 9 | 17.3 |
| Total | 572 | 88 | 15.4 |
