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A tanker sprays disinfectant over Juyuan Middle School near the epicentre of the earthquake in southwestern China. The fight against contagious diseases is now a top priority after China's massive earthquake, with the rotting carcasses of millions of dead animals adding to the dangers.
Photo:Peter Parks/AFP

AFP - Sat May 17, 7:53 AM

A tanker sprays disinfectant over Juyuan Middle School near the epicentre of the earthquake in southwestern China. The fight against contagious diseases is now a top priority after China's massive earthquake, with the rotting carcasses of millions of dead animals adding to the dangers. Photo:Peter Parks/AFP

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