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Kazakhstan confirms HP H5N8 bird flu in wild swans: OIE
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KazakhstanInformation received on 20/01/2017 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, Director General, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, ASTANA, Kazakhstan Summary
Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 16/01/2017 Date of confirmation of the event 19/01/2017 Report date 20/01/2017 Date submitted to OIE 20/01/2017 Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence 05/2015 Manifestation of disease Clinical disease Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus Serotype H5 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 Aktau city, 14, MANGYSHLAK Date of start of the outbreak 16/01/2017 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Other Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Anatidae (unidentified):Anatidae (incognita)(Anatidae) 2 2 0 0 Affected population In the framework of the agreement between the Committee of forestry and the Committee of veterinary control, monitoring of wildlife is performed. Dead swans were found by the Caspian Sea in Aktau city. According to national regulations, no domestic poultry is allowed in cities. There are seven more birds not demonstrating clinical signs of a disease which are under the control of veterinary service and specialists of Committee of forestry. Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Anatidae (unidentified):Anatidae (incognita)(Anatidae) 2 2 0 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Anatidae (unidentified):Anatidae (incognita)(Anatidae) ** ** 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
Epidemiological comments Dead swans were found by the sea, laboratory analysis by PCR have shown highly pathogenic A influenza virus. There are seven other migratory birds which are currently monitored; they are not showing any clinical signs of the disease. Control measures
Measures applied - Movement control inside the country
- Screening
- Disinfection / Disinfestation
- Surveillance outside 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 National Veterinary Reference Centre (National laboratory) Anatidae (unidentified) real-time PCR 19/01/2017 Positive Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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Kazakhstan confirms HP H5N8 bird flu in wild swans: OIE
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-he...-idUSKBN1542FX
Health News | Fri Jan 20, 2017 | 12:57pm EST
Kazakhstan confirms H5 bird flu in wild swans: OIE
Kazakhstan confirmed an outbreak of highly contagious H5 bird flu virus in wild swans by the Caspian Sea, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Friday, citing a report from the Kazakh agriculture ministry.
Two swans were found dead in the coastal city of Aktau in the west of the country, the report said...
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