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"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson MandelaTags: None
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ItalyInformation received on 16/09/2016 from Prof. Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 03/09/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 05/09/2016 Report date 16/09/2016 Date submitted to OIE 16/09/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 07/2005 Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 ROMA, Valmontone, LAZIO Date of start of the outbreak 03/09/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Sheep 680 2 2 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Sheep 680 2 2 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Sheep 0.29% 0.29% 100.00% ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- 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 Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Sheep pathogenic agent isolation on culture 05/09/2016 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 03/10/2016 from Prof. Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 22/09/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 30/09/2016 Report date 03/10/2016 Date submitted to OIE 03/10/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 20/09/2016 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 CATANIA, Maniace, SICILIA Date of start of the outbreak 22/09/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 59 1 1 0 0 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 59 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 1.69% 1.69% 100.00% 1.69% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
Administrative division Species Total Vaccinated Details SICILIA Cattle 49 Live modified vaccine, Sterne strain 34F2 (ANTRAVAX) - Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- 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 Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle pathogenic agent isolation on culture 30/09/2016 Positive Experimental Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 30/09/2016 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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ItalyInformation received on 17/10/2016 from Prof. Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 3 Date of start of the event 22/09/2016 Date of confirmation of the event 30/09/2016 Report date 17/10/2016 Date submitted to OIE 17/10/2016 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 20/09/2016 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (03/10/2016)
Follow-up report No. 1 (10/10/2016)
Follow-up report No. 2 (12/10/2016)
Follow-up report No. 3 (17/10/2016)New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 CATANIA, Bronte, SICILIA Date of start of the outbreak 08/10/2016 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 108 3 3 0 0 Sheep 15 0 0 0 0 Affected population The animals have been subjected to vaccination on October 6th, 2016 with live modified vaccine Antravax. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Cattle 108 3 3 0 0 Sheep 15 0 0 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 2.78% 2.78% 100.00% 2.78% Sheep 0.00% 0.00% - 0.00% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
Administrative division Species Total Vaccinated Details SICILIA Cattle 49 Live modified vaccine, Sterne strain 34F2 (ANTRAVAX) - Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Treatment of affected animals ( )
Measures to be applied - No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result Experimental Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle pathogenic agent isolation on culture 14/10/2016 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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ItalyInformation received on 31/08/2017 from Prof. Dr. Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 26/08/2017 Date of confirmation of the event 29/08/2017 Report date 31/08/2017 Date submitted to OIE 31/08/2017 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 12/2016 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (ANTH_1_RM_2017) Rocca di Papa, ROMA, LAZIO Date of start of the outbreak 26/08/2017 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 73 9 9 0 0 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 73 9 9 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 12.33% 12.33% 100.00% 12.33% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle pathogenic agent isolation on culture 29/08/2017 Positive Experimental Zooprophilactic Institute - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 29/08/2017 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
Comment
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 16/03/2018 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 10/03/2018 Date of confirmation of the event 12/03/2018 Report date 16/03/2018 Date submitted to OIE 16/03/2018 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 10/10/2017 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (ANTH_1_RM_2018) Frascati, ROMA, LAZIO Date of start of the outbreak 10/03/2018 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Other Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 195 1 1 0 0 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 195 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 0.51% 0.51% 100.00% 0.51% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments The animal was found dead in a free ranging area. Control measures
Measures applied - Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Vaccination prohibited
- 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 of Lazio and Tuscany - Roma (National laboratory) Cattle microscopic examination 12/03/2018 Positive Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Lazio and Tuscany - Roma (National laboratory) Cattle pathogen isolation on cell culture 12/03/2018 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
Comment
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 17/07/2018 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 20/06/2018 Date of confirmation of the event 09/07/2018 Report date 17/07/2018 Date submitted to OIE 17/07/2018 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 16/04/2018 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (ANTH_2_BN_2018) Bonea, BENEVENTO, Campania Date of start of the outbreak 20/06/2018 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Goats 160 1 1 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Goats 160 1 1 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Goats 0.63% 0.63% 100.00% ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Goats real-time PCR 09/07/2018 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
Comment
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 24/09/2018 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 14/09/2018 Date of confirmation of the event 18/09/2018 Report date 24/09/2018 Date submitted to OIE 24/09/2018 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 16/04/2018 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (2)
Outbreak 1 (ANTH_4_ME_2018) Montalbano Elicona, MESSINA, Sicilia Date of start of the outbreak 14/09/2018 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 49 1 1 Sheep 155 Outbreak 2 (ANTH_3_ME_2018) Santa Domenica Vittoria, MESSINA, Sicilia Date of start of the outbreak 14/09/2018 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 70 2 2 Affected population The breeding farm with positive result and the neighboring farms have been subjected to vaccination on 19/09/2018. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 119 3 3 Sheep 155 ** Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 2.52% 2.52% 100.00% ** Sheep ** ** ** ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 of Sicilia - Barcellona (Local laboratory) Cattle pathogenic agent isolation on culture 18/09/2018 Positive Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicilia - Barcellona (Local laboratory) Cattle pathogenic agent isolation on culture 21/09/2018 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
Comment
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 16/09/2019 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 31/08/2019 Date of confirmation of the event 02/09/2019 Report date 16/09/2019 Date submitted to OIE 16/09/2019 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 14/12/2018 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (ANTH_1_FG_2019) San Marco in Lamis, FOGGIA, Puglia Date of start of the outbreak 31/08/2019 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 42 3 3 0 0 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 42 3 3 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 7.14% 7.14% 100.00% 7.14% *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied - Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle bacteriological examination 02/09/2019 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
Comment
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...Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 08/10/2019 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary Report type Follow-up report No. 1 Date of start of the event 31/08/2019 Date of confirmation of the event 02/09/2019 Report date 08/10/2019 Date submitted to OIE 08/10/2019 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 13/02/2019 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country Related reports Immediate notification (16/09/2019)
Follow-up report No. 1 (08/10/2019)New outbreaks (2) Outbreak 1 (ANTH_2_FG_2019) S Nicandro Garganico, FOGGIA, Puglia Date of start of the outbreak 23/09/2019 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 70 3 3 Affected population The free-ranging herd is located 3 km from the Anthrax outbreak confirmed in Cagnano Varano. Three bovines were found dead and the laboratory examination confirmed Anthrax. Outbreak 2 (ANTH_2_FG_2019) Cagnano Varano, FOGGIA, Puglia Date of start of the outbreak 24/09/2019 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 27 3 3 0 0 Affected population The herd is located roughly 9 km from the one located in S.marco in Lamis. Two bovines were found dead and the laboratory diagnosis confirmed Anthrax. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 97 6 6 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 6.19% 6.19% 100.00% ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Contact with infected animal(s) at grazing/watering
Epidemiological comments The source of the infection is the soil contaminated by spores of Bacillus anthracis. The disease has been present in the area for a long time before disappearing. These last outbreaks confirm the presence of spores in the affected area. Control measures Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
- No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied - Vaccination in response to the outbreak (s)
Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle bacteriological examination 25/09/2019 Positive Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle bacteriological examination 27/09/2019 Positive Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 25/09/2019 Positive Future Reporting The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 07/07/2020 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 26/05/2020 Date of confirmation of the event 01/06/2020 Report date 07/07/2020 Date submitted to OIE 07/07/2020 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 12/11/2019 Manifestation of disease Sub-clinical infection Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1) Outbreak 1 (ANTH_1_VV_2020) Spilinga, VIBO VALENTIA, Calabria Date of start of the outbreak 26/05/2020 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 3 1 1 Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 3 1 1 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle 33.33% ** ** ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Epidemiological comments Seizure of the animals present on the farm, prohibition of animal movement both at entry and exit. All the farms adjacent to the farm where the outbreak occurred were checked. Control measures Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Cattle bacteriological examination 01/06/2020 Positive Future Reporting The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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https://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/w...reportid=34980"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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Anthrax,
ItalyInformation received on 12/08/2020 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Minist?re de la Sant?, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 22/07/2020 Date of confirmation of the event 31/07/2020 Report date 12/08/2020 Date submitted to OIE 12/08/2020 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 08/07/2020 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Bacillus anthracis Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1) Outbreak 1 (ANTH_2_NA_2020) Agerola, NAPOLI, Campania Date of start of the outbreak 22/07/2020 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 6 Goats 87 1 Affected population All animals present on the holding as well as all animals on farms adjacent to the outbreak will undergo prophylactic vaccination. Prohibition of movement of animals both in and out. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered Cattle 6 ** Goats 87 1 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Cattle ** ** ** ** Goats 1.15% ** ** ** *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter **Not calculated because of missing information Epidemiology Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection - Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
- Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
- Disinfection
- 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 of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Goats bacteriological examination 31/07/2020 Positive Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Puglia and Basilicata - Foggia (National laboratory) Goats reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 31/07/2020 Positive Future Reporting The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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https://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/w...reportid=35406
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
-Nelson Mandela
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