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  • Russia - Media reports of 14 poultry workers quarantined after H5N8 poultry outbreak in Moscow - 7 have SARS symptoms - March 6, 2017

    Monday, March 06, 2017

    Rosselkhoznadzor: Avian Flu Outbreak In Moscow Region


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    Late yesterday Russian language media began talking about an outbreak of avian flu at a large poultry production facility near Moscow. This morning we have two official reports confirming the outbreak, along with some less-than-official media reports suggesting some number of exposed workers have been hospitalized with `flu-like' symptoms.
    This being flu season, the finding of some workers with flu symptoms is hardly unexpected, and they may be completely unrelated to the outbreak. But when there has been history of exposure to infected birds, all cases must be checked out.
    First stop, a report from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor).
    On detection of avian influenza virus in Sergiev Posad municipal district of Moscow region

    March 6, 2017
    ? Central body


    As a result of laboratory tests of samples of pathological material taken from dead birds contained in the territory of FSUE HAG SGC "Change" Sergiev Posad municipal district of Moscow region, identified the genetic material of bird flu. The preliminary diagnosis established March 1, 2017 BS MO "Moscow Regional Veterinary Laboratory". For the typing of the virus samples of pathological material sent to FGBU "ARRIAH".

    Currently on FGBU "ARRIAH" give its conclusion on the studies undertaken. As a result of studies conducted by RT-PCR in a sample of poultry viscera identified genetic material of the virus, and avian influenza A subtype identified H5. Conduct further molecular genetic and virological studies.

    At the time of onset of the disease is contained in the company 200 thousand. Birds, including 150 thous. Heads of adult birds, fell 6 thousand. Bare calves and 500 head of adult birds.

    According to the provided FSUE HAG SGC "Change" the register of veterinary certificates issued in the period from 06.02.2017 on 01.03.2017, with the company shipping products carried in the Vladimir, Tambov and Moscow regions, in Magadan and Moscow. The adoption of measures to prevent the spread of infection information is directed to the appropriate territorial administrations of the Rosselkhoznadzor, subektovye veterinary control and Rospotrebnadzor.

    Currently, the State Veterinary Service of the Moscow region the complex of organizational, economic and animal health measures in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation of 27.03.2006 number 90 "On approval of rules for combating avian influenza."
    This statement from the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) for the Moscow Region, deals more with the prevention of human infection with the virus:
    preventive measures

    Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in the Moscow region informs about the registration of epizootic outbreak of influenza in birds FGBU SGC "Change" Sergiev Posad municipal district of Moscow region since the beginning of March this year.

    Specialists of Rospotrebnadzor in the Moscow region organized complex of anti-epidemic and preventive measures aimed at preventing the spread of infection among humans, including organized homestead detours and daily medical observation of contact persons, carried out explanatory work with the population on the rules of the content of poultry, distributed leaflets about prevention avian influenza; established control over implementation of agricultural products (poultry, poultry eggs) and the destruction of all dead birds.

    When the Administration of the Sergiev Posad municipal district created operational headquarters for the elimination of the arisen fire.

    In connection with the above, the Office of Rospotrebnadzor in the Moscow region recommends the following preventive measures:
    • Need to avoid contact with poultry and wild birds in households, markets and places of mass gathering of birds on the open water, paddock poultry should be carried out only on private farmsteads citizens;
    • It is not recommended to buy food for poultry and eggs in places unauthorized trade in areas where avian influenza epizootic recorded;
    • Handling of eggs should be carried out with the utmost care, the eggs should be washed with warm 0.5% solution of soda ash, disinfected with 0.5% solution of chloramine or 2% solution of bleach (or others authorized for this purpose detergents and disinfectants), rinsed with cold running water for at least 5 minutes, followed by putting some in a clean container;
    • Exposing poultry recommended heat treatment at a temperature not lower than + 70 ? C, cooking eggs at least 6 minutes.
    (SNIP)
    Symptoms of bird flu in humans.

    The incubation period of avian influenza may be longer than the normal seasonal flu and lasts an average of 5 days (from 2 to 8 days, maybe even up to 17 days).

    The disease begins acutely with chills, fever up to 38 ? C and above, muscle and headaches, pain in the throat. Chance of watery stools, repeated vomiting. Condition is rapidly deteriorating. After 2-3 days appears cough, often mixed with blood, shortness of breath. Then it may be difficulty in breathing. Perhaps the liver, kidneys and brain.

    At the first signs of the disease an urgent need to consult a doctor for diagnosis and appointment of adequate and timely treatment, as the late start of treatment inevitably leads to the development of complications.
    While I've yet to locate an official statement, Russian media also reports as many as 14 people have been hospitalized or placed in quarantine due to possible exposure and/or symptoms.
    Although human infection is possible - even with H5N8 - all of this may prove nothing more than the prudent exercise of an abundance of caution.
    This from the Interfax News Agency:
    Part of the isolated human health, while others showed SARS symptoms

    Moscow. 5th of March. INTERFAX.RU - About 14 people in the suburbs are under medical supervision because of the outbreak of avian influenza, told "Interfax" on Sunday, a source familiar with the situation.

    "In Pushkin and Sergiev Posadaskom district, seven people are in the observatory", - said the official, noting that these are the people who are healthy, but are isolated from society and are under surveillance. In Shchelkovo district in quarantine are still seven people. "All seven clinical signs of SARS," - a spokesman said.

    Earlier it was reported that in the Moscow region recorded outbreak of avian influenza.

    According to a source familiar with the situation, lesions detected in two poultry farms near Moscow: in Shchelkovo and Sergiev Posad districts. According to preliminary information, "slaughter, according to various estimates, to be between 400 thousand to 4 million birds."
    Information on cases of bird flu on poultry farms "Change" supported by the administration of the Sergiev Posad municipal district. "The other day deaths of birds began in poultry farms Experts identified -. Of the population is infected with avian influenza A careful analysis has identified as a result of H5N8 strain According to virologists, it is not dangerous to humans, but highly Poultry Health and Safety in the workplace and in the quarantine zone... which is a few kilometers, strengthened ", - said in a statement on the official site of administration.

    "Now experts monitor all bird farms in the area, including a small private work goes around the clock in case of an epidemic would threaten the unique gene pool of poultry farms.." Change ", which was formed over decades are also likely to huge losses in the agricultural sector.", - Said in a statement on Online administration of the Sergiev Posad district.
    Official comments on the situation in Shchelkovo area yet.
    This media story, as well as others, already peg the virus as H5N8, while Rosselkhoznadzorstates genetic analysis is still ongoing. Hopefully we'll get clarification on all of these issues in the next day or two.



    Posted by Michael Coston at 6:35 AM







  • #2
    Avian influenza in the suburbs is not dangerous to man

    March 6, 2017





    Rospotrebnadzor on its official website confirmed reports of an outbreak of avian influenza in the Moscow region. Foci of infection is not indicated. Media quoted the head of the press service of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Brycheva reported that bird flu was the source of a poultry enterprise "Change" in Sergiev Posad district. Laboratory specialists got infected material from the area near Moscow, as well as Pushkin and Shchelkovo.
    The bird flu virus that broke out in the suburbs, is of the same type that is currently actively circulating in Europe, said NSN director of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Veterinary Virology and Microbiology of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences Denis Kolbasov . He believes that this virus is not dangerous to humans.
    "Now all the connected services to combat avian influenza in the Moscow region. This is certainly a big problem, but the risk should not be overestimated. The flu, which caused an outbreak at the poultry farm belongs to the A (H5N8), it's the same flu that is actively circulating on the territory of the European Union. According to our colleagues from Europe and the danger it poses to humans. For the most part this is a problem veterinarians and owners of birds, not the population, which is a consumer of poultry products, "- said NSNsausage.
    "The situation with avian influenza is currently difficult on the whole European continent. The risk of infection is high, but on the other hand, much depends on the birds themselves owners. There is a set of measures aimed at reducing the risk of this disease. If they are realized by private owners and industry, the risks can be reduced ", - the expert added.



    Previously also reported that affected 14 employees of different poultry farms have been in contact with infected birds. They were hospitalized and are under the supervision of doctors. Due to the threat of the spread of the virus can be eliminated from 400 thousand to 4 million birds.


    http://nsn.fm/moscow/nii-virusologii...cheloveku-.php

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    • #3
      Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
      Russia
      Information received on 06/03/2017 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
      Summary
      Report type Follow-up report No. 6
      Date of start of the event 02/12/2016
      Date of confirmation of the event 06/12/2016
      Report date 06/03/2017
      Date submitted to OIE 06/03/2017
      Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
      Date of previous occurrence 07/11/2016
      Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
      Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
      Serotype H5N8
      Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)
      This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
      Related reports Immediate notification (08/12/2016)
      Follow-up report No. 1 (16/12/2016)
      Follow-up report No. 2 (29/12/2016)
      Follow-up report No. 3 (16/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 4 (26/01/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 5 (28/02/2017)
      Follow-up report No. 6 (06/03/2017)
      New outbreaks (6)
      Outbreak 1 Smena, Sergievo-Posadsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 28/02/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Farm
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 218521 12796 12796 0
      Affected population chickens
      Outbreak 2 Gubino, Orekhovo-Zuevsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 03/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Backyard
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 11 11 11 0 0
      Outbreak 3 Teren’kovo, Orekhovo-Zuevsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 03/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Backyard
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 11 11 11 0 0
      Outbreak 4 Porech’e, Mozhajsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 03/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Backyard
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 38 34 34 4 0
      Outbreak 5 Orlovskoe, Shchelkovsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 04/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Farm
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 157548 3962 3962 0
      Outbreak 6 Pushkino, Pushkinsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
      Date of start of the outbreak 06/03/2017
      Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
      Epidemiological unit Backyard
      Affected animals
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 94 94 58 36 0
      Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 6
      Total animals affected
      Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
      Birds 376223 16908 16872 40 0
      Outbreak statistics
      Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
      Birds 4.49% 4.48% 99.79% **
      *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
      Control measures
      Measures applied
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Screening
      • Disinfection / Disinfestation
      • Quarantine
      • Stamping out
      • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
      • Control of wildlife reservoirs
      • 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
      All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds gene sequencing 02/03/2017 Positive
      All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 02/03/2017 Positive
      All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 06/03/2017 Positive
      Future Reporting
      The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
      ...
      "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
      -Nelson Mandela

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      • #4
        Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
        Russia
        Information received on 15/03/2017 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
        Summary
        Report type Follow-up report No. 7
        Date of start of the event 02/12/2016
        Date of confirmation of the event 06/12/2016
        Report date 15/03/2017
        Date submitted to OIE 15/03/2017
        Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
        Date of previous occurrence 07/11/2016
        Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
        Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
        Serotype H5N8
        Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)
        This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
        Related reports Immediate notification (08/12/2016)
        Follow-up report No. 1 (16/12/2016)
        Follow-up report No. 2 (29/12/2016)
        Follow-up report No. 3 (16/01/2017)
        Follow-up report No. 4 (26/01/2017)
        Follow-up report No. 5 (28/02/2017)
        Follow-up report No. 6 (06/03/2017)
        Follow-up report No. 7 (15/03/2017)
        New outbreaks (2)
        Outbreak 1 Kurovskoe, Orekhovo-Zuevsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
        Date of start of the outbreak 04/03/2017
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Backyard
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 17 17 17 0 0
        Outbreak 2 Krupino, Pavlovo-Posadsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
        Date of start of the outbreak 10/03/2017
        Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
        Epidemiological unit Backyard
        Affected animals
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 11 1 1 10 0
        Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 2
        Total animals affected
        Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
        Birds 28 18 18 10 0
        Outbreak statistics
        Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
        Birds 64.29% 64.29% 100.00% 100.00%
        *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
        Epidemiology
        Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
        • Unknown or inconclusive
        Control measures
        Measures applied
        • Movement control inside the country
        • Screening
        • Disinfection / Disinfestation
        • Quarantine
        • Stamping out
        • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
        • Control of wildlife reservoirs
        • 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
        All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds gene sequencing 06/03/2017 Positive
        All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds gene sequencing 11/03/2017 Positive
        All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 06/03/2017 Positive
        All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds real-time reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) 11/03/2017 Positive
        Future Reporting
        The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
        ...
        "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
        -Nelson Mandela

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        • #5
          Highly pathogenic avian influenza,
          Russia
          Information received on 14/04/2017 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
          Summary
          Report type Follow-up report No. 9
          Date of start of the event 02/12/2016
          Date of confirmation of the event 06/12/2016
          Report date 14/04/2017
          Date submitted to OIE 14/04/2017
          Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
          Date of previous occurrence 07/11/2016
          Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
          Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
          Serotype H5N8
          Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)
          This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
          Related reports Immediate notification (08/12/2016)
          Follow-up report No. 1 (16/12/2016)
          Follow-up report No. 2 (29/12/2016)
          Follow-up report No. 3 (16/01/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 4 (26/01/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 5 (28/02/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 6 (06/03/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 7 (15/03/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 8 (23/03/2017)
          Follow-up report No. 9 (14/04/2017)
          New outbreaks (1)
          Outbreak 1 Ushakovo, Lotoshinsky, MOSKOVSKAYA OBLAST
          Date of start of the outbreak 12/04/2017
          Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
          Epidemiological unit Backyard
          Affected animals
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Birds 40 15 15 25 0
          Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
          Total animals affected
          Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Destroyed Slaughtered
          Birds 40 15 15 25 0
          Outbreak statistics
          Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
          Birds 37.50% 37.50% 100.00% 100.00%
          *Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
          Epidemiology
          Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
          • Unknown or inconclusive
          Control measures
          Measures applied
          • Movement control inside the country
          • Screening
          • Disinfection / Disinfestation
          • Quarantine
          • Stamping out
          • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
          • 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
          All-Russian Research Institute for Animal Health (FGBI-ARRIAH) (National laboratory) Birds reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 13/04/2017 Positive
          Future Reporting
          The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
          ...
          "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
          -Nelson Mandela

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