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H5N1 avian flu in Guatemala: what does Health say about the symptoms of the disease and about products for human consumption
Health authorities gave details on how the H5N1 bird flu virus manifests itself when infecting a human; In addition, they talked about the consumption of eggs and chicken meat.
By Cesar Perez Marroquin
Posted on February 20, 2023 at 4:02 p.m.
The authorities of the Ministry of Health revealed this Monday, February 20, what is the situation that Guatemala is going through regarding the H5N1 avian flu and spoke about the national poultry production and the consumption of its derivatives, such as eggs and meat.
Guatemala is on health alert after a few days ago cases of bird flu were detected in 11 wild pelicans that were found dead on the Atlantic coast.
Lorena Gobern, head of the Department of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health, told "La Red", the alert remains, but that one should not speculate about the development of the disease, mainly with regard to the consumption of poultry products produced in the country.
In addition, the Government detailed the ways in which the virus can manifest itself at the time of infecting a person, something that has not happened in Guatemala so far, the official emphasized.
"It can be from a presentation of mild symptoms, such as a mild or strong flu, or it can trigger pneumonia and even death, depending on the person's immunological condition, these may be the presentations of this avian influenza virus," he said. ruled.
In addition, he explained that currently in Guatemala there are only seasonal influenza vaccines available, although he reiterated that the stocks are intended for people at risk, although he said that Health is evaluating the purchase of more medicines.
“There is availability of seasonal influenza (vaccine) in the health areas of the country. This vaccine is located for risk groups, pregnant women or people with chronic diseases. It is possible that derived from this situation the country will have to evaluate the acquisition of more vaccines”, said the official when questioning whether the seasonal influenza vaccine is effective against bird flu.
He also reiterated that at the moment there is no presence of the virus in poultry production farms in Guatemala.
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Guatemala - Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNTRY/TERRITORY OR ZONE
COUNTRY/TERRITORY
ANIMAL TYPE
TERRESTRIAL
DISEASE CATEGORY
OIE-listed
EVENT ID
4903
DISEASE
Influenza A viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-)
CAUSAL AGENT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
GENOTYPE / SEROTYPE / SUBTYPE
H5N1
START DATE
2023/01/26
REASON FOR NOTIFICATION
First occurrence in the country
DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE
-
CONFIRMATION DATE
2023/02/06
EVENT STATUS
On-going
END DATE
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SELF-DECLARATION
NO
REPORT INFORMATION
REPORT NUMBER
Immediate notification
REPORT ID
IN_159337
REPORT REFERENCE
159337
REPORT DATE
2023/02/16
REPORT STATUS
Validated
NO EVOLUTION REPORT
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
SOURCE OF EVENT OR ORIGIN OF INFECTION
Unknown or inconclusive
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COMMENTS
...
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NEW OUTBREAKS
OB_114092 - DEPARTAMENTO DE IZABAL, MUNICIPIO DE PUERTO BARRIOS, ALDEA EL QUETZALITO.
OUTBREAK REFERENCE
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START DATE
2023/01/26
END DATE
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DETAILED CHARACTERISATION
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FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Izabal
SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Puerto Barrios
THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNIT
Natural park
LOCATION
Departamento de Izabal, Municipio de Puerto Barrios, Aldea El Quetzalito.
Latitude, Longitude
15.9587 , -88.6187
(Approximate location)
OUTBREAKS IN CLUSTER
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MEASURING UNIT
Animal
AFFECTED POPULATION DESCRIPTION
Domestic animals are not affected.
SpeciesSusceptibleCasesDeathsKilled and Disposed ofSlaughtered/ Killed for commercial useVaccinated
Brown Pelican (WILD)NEW-11 11 0 0 0
TOTAL-11 11 0 0 0
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Guatemala: 2023 Avian flu in wild birds
Source: https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemal...aria-breaking/
H5N1 avian flu: Guatemala detects cases in wild pelicans and declares a state of animal health emergency
The pelicans were located in a community in Puerto Barrios, Izabal, and the disease was confirmed by the National Health Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of the United States Department of Agriculture.
by Julio Roman
Posted on February 14, 2023 at 11:02 a.m.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala (Maga), Édgar de León Moreno, confirmed this Tuesday, February 14, that wild birds, such as Pelicans, infected with the H5N1 avian flu were detected in a community in Puerto Barrios, Izabal, for what A government alert was declared.
De León said that the Maga has reinforced sanitary measures in the national territory due to the confirmation of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza of its H5N1 type detected in wild birds of the pelican type in the vicinity of the Motagüilla farmhouse, in the El Quetzalito village, Puerto Neighborhoods.
He explained that the cases were diagnosed by the National Laboratory and confirmed by the National Laboratory of Veterinary Services of the United States Department of Agriculture.
He clarified that "there is no case of avian influenza of the H5N1 type in technical farms or backyard productions, also known as family production", and that in this sense they are sure that poultry reproduction is protected and the population is guaranteed the supply and consumption of poultry meat and its derivatives.
He added that as a country and in view of the regional alert, they had already strengthened epidemiological surveillance and initiated corresponding preventive actions to prevent the spread...
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