Mozambique - 1 new outbreak of anthrax in elephants, greater kudu in Karingani game reserve, Maputo (OIE, August 21, 2017)

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Anthrax, Mozambique

Information received on 22/08/2017 from Dr Am?rico Da Conceicao, National Director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo, Mozambique

Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 11/08/2017 Date of confirmation of the event 11/08/2017 Report date 21/08/2017 Date submitted to OIE 22/08/2017 Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 08/2008 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 (1/w-Moz/2017) Karingani game reserve, Mapulanguene, Magude, MAPUTO Date of start of the outbreak 11/08/2017 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Farm Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered African Elephant:Loxodonta africana(Elephantidae) 2 2 0 0 Greater kudu:Tragelaphus strepsiceros(Bovidae) 1 1 0 0 Affected population Two elephants were found dead close to the dried water pan with blood flowing from the trunks and mouth. The first animal fell down in sternal decubitus with both tusks supporting its head straight. The second elephant fell on its side with no sign of struggle. The blood was uncloted even almost 10 hours after the estimated time of death. Information from the rangers indicated that there was one kudu found dead also in the game farm with similar signs.

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered African Elephant:Loxodonta africana(Elephantidae) 2 2 0 0 Greater kudu:Tragelaphus strepsiceros(Bovidae) 1 1 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* African Elephant:Loxodonta africana(Elephantidae) ** ** 100.00% ** Greater kudu:Tragelaphus strepsiceros(Bovidae) ** ** 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 Endemic foci

Control measures Measures applied Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Quarantine 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 Kruger National Park State Laboratory (Foreign laboratory) African Elephant polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Pending Magudi District Veterinary Laboratory (Private Laboratory) African Elephant microscopic examination 11/08/2017 Positive

Future Reporting The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

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