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Uganda - 1 new outbreak of Rift Valley fever in goats in Kabale district - Human cases were reported and confirmed in the same area (OIE, April 1, 2016)

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  • Uganda - 1 new outbreak of Rift Valley fever in goats in Kabale district - Human cases were reported and confirmed in the same area (OIE, April 1, 2016)

    Rift Valley fever,
    Uganda
    Information received on 01/04/2016 from Dr Nicholas Kauta, Director Animal Resources, Department of Livestock Health Health and Entomology , Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Entebbe, Uganda
    Summary
    Report type Immediate notification
    Date of start of the event 15/03/2016
    Date of confirmation of the event 24/03/2016
    Report date 01/04/2016
    Date submitted to OIE 01/04/2016
    Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    Date of previous occurrence 2007
    Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    Causal agent Rift Valley fever virus
    Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
    This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    New outbreaks (1)
    Outbreak 1 Kashenyi, Kicumbi, Kamuganguzi, Kibaale
    Date of start of the outbreak 15/03/2016
    Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
    Epidemiological unit Farm
    Affected animals
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Goats 247939 1 0 0 0
    Affected population Goat production in Kabale district is predominantly small holder sedentary mixed farming. There is significant movement of livestock including goats within the district. Interdistrict movement of livestock is also common. In addition, there is movement of livestock including goats across the international borders. Livestock movement is mainly for trade, gifts, dowry, search for water and pasture among others. A goat on a farm in Kashenyi village, Kicumbi parish, Kamuganguzi subcounty, showed clinical signs of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and PCR confirmed presence of RVF virus.
    Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
    Total animals affected
    Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
    Goats 247939 1 0 0 0
    Outbreak statistics
    Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
    Goats 0.00% 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
    Epidemiological comments Human cases were reported and confirmed in the same area.
    Control measures
    Measures applied
    • Movement control inside the country
    • Screening
    • Disinfection / Disinfestation
    • Traceability
    • Dipping / Spraying
    • Quarantine
    • Control of vectors
    • No vaccination
    • No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    • No other measures
    Diagnostic test results
    Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
    Uganda Virus Research Institute Laboratory (National laboratory) Goats polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 24/03/2016 Positive
    Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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