[Source: OIE, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N2, Australia


Information received on 23/10/2013 from Dr Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Canberra, Australia
  • Summary
    • Report type Follow-up report No. 1
    • Date of start of the event 08/10/2013
    • Date of pre-confirmation of the event 14/10/2013
    • Report date 23/10/2013
    • Date submitted to OIE 23/10/2013
    • Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
    • Date of previous occurrence 20/03/2013
    • Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
    • Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
    • Serotype H7N2
    • Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
    • This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
    • Related reports
      • Immediate notification (16/10/2013)
      • Follow-up report No. 1 (23/10/2013)

  • Outbreaks
    • There are no new outbreaks in this report

  • Epidemiology
    • Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
      • Unknown or inconclusive

  • Epidemiological comments
    • A Restricted Area of 1km diameter surrounded by a 10km diameter Control Area has been established around the property, which is under quarantine restriction.
    • Tracing of all movements (birds, people, vehicles and eggs) are under way.
    • An epidemiological investigation is under way to determine the source of the infection.
    • Stamping out has commenced.
    • 75% of birds have now been removed.
    • Surveillance is continuing and no further infected properties have been found.

  • Control measures
    • Measures applied
      • Stamping out
      • Quarantine
      • Movement control inside the country
      • Screening
      • Zoning
      • Vaccination prohibited
      • No treatment of affected animals

    • Measures to be applied
      • Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)

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

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