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    Source: http://www.coastweek.com/3941-Outbre...a-minister.htm


    Anthrax outbreak has killed 44 hippos in eastern Zambia: minister

    LUSAKA (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on has confirmed an outbreak of anthrax, which has killed 44 hippos in Chama district in the country?s eastern region.

    Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya said the outbreak of the disease could be due to low water levels, with the first case recorded on Sept. 22...

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    Anthrax,
    Zambia
    Information received on 31/10/2016 from Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
    Summary
    Report type Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 20/09/2016
    Date of confirmation of the event 12/10/2016
    Report date 31/10/2016
    Date submitted to OIE 31/10/2016
    Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 09/2011
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Bacillus anthracis
    Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 North Luangwa Game Management Area, Chama, EASTERN
    Date of start of the outbreak 20/09/2016
    Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
    Epidemiological unit Not applicable
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Hippopotamus:Hippopotamus amphibius(Hippopotamidae) 200 18 18 0 0
    Affected population The affected hippos live along the valley of the Luangwa River (in Chikwa area) in the Game Management Area (GMA) which surrounds the North Luangwa National Park.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Hippopotamus:Hippopotamus amphibius(Hippopotamidae) 200 18 18 0 0
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Hippopotamus:Hippopotamus amphibius(Hippopotamidae) 9.00% 9.00% 100.00% 9.00%
    *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
    Epidemiology
    Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    • Unknown or inconclusive
    Epidemiological comments Surveillance ongoing. No mortalities in hippos have been recorded since 30th September 2016. Cattle in surrounding areas have been vaccinated.
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Disinfection / Disinfestation
    • Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
    • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
    • 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
    Central Veterinary Research Institute (National laboratory) Hippopotamus polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 12/10/2016 Positive
    Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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