Macedonia - 1 new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in mallards in natural park, Negotino (OIE, February 3, 2017)

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Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia

Information received on 03/02/2017 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia

Summary Report type Immediate notification Date of start of the event 13/01/2017 Date of confirmation of the event 02/02/2017 Report date 03/02/2017 Date submitted to OIE 03/02/2017 Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease in the country Causal agent Highly pathogenic influenza A virus Serotype H5 Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic) This event pertains to a defined zone within the country

New outbreaks (1)

Outbreak 1 Dzidimirci, Dzidimirci, Negotino, NEGOTINO Date of start of the outbreak 13/01/2017 Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided) Epidemiological unit Natural park Affected animals Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) 2 0 2 0

Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1 Total animals affected Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) 2 0 2 0 Outbreak statistics Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost* Mallard:Anas platyrhynchos(Anatidae) ** ** 0.00% ** *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 On 2nd February, l?influenza A H5 was confirmed with real-time PCR laboratory diagnosis in two wild birds (Anas platyrhynchos) as part of the active surveillance program that is in place in the country.

Control measures Measures applied Movement control inside the country Screening Traceability Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone Control of wildlife reservoirs Vaccination prohibited No treatment of affected animals Measures to be applied No other measures

Diagnostic test results Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Institute, Skopje (National laboratory) Mallard real-time PCR 02/02/2017 Positive

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

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