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A new subtype of avian influenza has been identified in Latvia
Portal nra.lv June 3
The laboratory confirmed the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 subtype found in Valgalciems, Roja district, which can rarely occur in humans in direct contact with birds infected or diseased with avian influenza, the Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) informed.
In Latvia, after a long time, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected again in one wild bird.
The H5N1 avian influenza subtype is rare, but can also occur in humans in direct contact with birds infected or diseased.
In 2020, there was one official case of this subtype of avian influenza virus in the world, but according to the World Health Organization, more than 800 cases of H5N1 have been reported worldwide since 2003, but none of them have been reported in Europe.
Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland and Estonia have also reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in wild birds or poultry in recent months.
Despite the fact that poultry may be re-housed, the Food and Veterinary Office (FVS) calls for caution, biosecurity and restrictions that still apply.
The FVS also reiterates its call to refrain from purchasing poultry in countries affected by avian influenza so that the disease is not introduced into poultry houses in Latvia. If poultry is also purchased in other countries, then they must be accompanied by a document confirming the origin and health - a veterinary (health) certificate.
Poultry keepers must comply with strict biosecurity measures on a daily basis, organizing the feeding and watering of poultry in the house or in an enclosed area, preventing wild birds from accessing food and litter, and preventing unauthorized persons from accessing poultry houses. All suspected cases of poultry disease are encouraged to be reported immediately to the practicing veterinarian or FVS.
The FVS recalls that highly pathogenic avian influenza is an acute, highly contagious avian infectious disease with high mortality. The vectors of the virus are wild birds, especially waterfowl, which can develop without the disease. Poultry can become infected by contact with infected wild birds. Birds can also be infected with contaminated water, food or objects (shoes, clothing, equipment) that have been exposed to the virus.
Please report any dead wild birds found, especially waterfowl, by calling the FVS hotline at 67027402 or by informing the nearest FVS office. We call on the population to be careful not to touch dead birds under any circumstance
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Food and Veterinary Service / News
A new case of avian influenza in wild birds in Latvia
In Latvia, after a long time, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected again in one wild bird. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 subtype has been laboratory confirmed for the dead silver gull found in Valgalciems, Roja district, instead of H5N8, which has been detected in wild birds in Latvia so far.
The H5N1 avian influenza subtype is rare, but can also occur in humans in direct contact with birds infected or diseased.
In 2020, there was one official case of this subtype of avian influenza virus in the world, but according to the World Health Organization, more than 800 cases of H5N1 have been reported worldwide since 2003, but none in Europe.
Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland and Estonia have also reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in wild birds or poultry in recent months.
Despite the fact that poultry may be re-housed, the Food and Veterinary Office (FVS) calls for caution, biosecurity and restrictions that still apply.
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