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Cameroon - No new outbreaks - Sequencing of viruses belonged to a H5 HPAI virus lineage and is within the gene cluster 2.3.2.1c (WHO/OIE/FAO, 2014) (OIE, July 08, 2016)

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  • Cameroon - No new outbreaks - Sequencing of viruses belonged to a H5 HPAI virus lineage and is within the gene cluster 2.3.2.1c (WHO/OIE/FAO, 2014) (OIE, July 08, 2016)

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
    Cameroon
    Information received on 08/07/2016 from Dr Gaston Djonwe, Directeur des Services V?t?rinaires, Services V?t?rinaires, Minist?re de l'Elevage, des P?ches & des Industries Animales, Yaound?, Cameroon
    Summary
    Report type Follow-up report No. 2
    Date of start of the event 20/05/2016
    Date of confirmation of the event 24/05/2016
    Report date 08/07/2016
    Date submitted to OIE 08/07/2016
    Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 12/03/2006
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
    Serotype H5N1
    Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    Related reports Immediate notification (27/05/2016)
    Follow-up report No. 1 (04/07/2016)
    Follow-up report No. 2 (08/07/2016)
    Outbreaks There are no new outbreaks in this report
    Epidemiology
    Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    • Unknown or inconclusive
    Epidemiological comments Epidemiological surveillance network of Cameroon (RESCAM) in collaboration with the National Veterinary Laboratory (LANAVET) continue the epidemiological investigation, including enhanced surveillance and laboratory tests. Sequencing of viruses isolated shows that they belonged to a H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus lineage and is within the gene cluster 2.3.2.1c (WHO/OIE/FAO, 2014). As part of the disease management, zones have been identified: protection zone, surveillance zone and free zone. Biosecurity measures applied in each zone are in accordance with Chapter 10.4. on infection with avian influenza viruses of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2015) and Law No. 006 of 16 April 2001 on animal health standards applying to livestock diseases legally considered as contagious and notifiable. No new avian influenza cases have been identified.
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Movement control inside the country
    • Screening
    • Disinfection / Disinfestation
    • Dipping / Spraying
    • Quarantine
    • Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
    • Stamping out
    • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
    • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
    • Zoning
    • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • No other measures
    Diagnostic test results
    Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
    Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute (IZS), Padova (Italy) (OIE Reference Laboratory) Birds gene sequencing 29/06/2016 Positive
    Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute (IZS), Padova (Italy) (OIE Reference Laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 29/06/2016 Positive
    Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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