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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)
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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