Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria (3/3/2009) [WAHID Interface - OIE]

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria (3/3/2009) [WAHID Interface - OIE]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria

Information received on 03/03/2009 from Dr Junaidu A. Maina, Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Dept. of Livestock & Pest Control Services, ABUJA, Nigeria

-- Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 1 (Final report)
Start date 22/07/2008
Date of first confirmation of the event 24/07/2008
Report date 03/03/2009
Date submitted to OIE 03/03/2009
Date event resolved 24/10/2008
Reason for notification Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence 09/01/2008
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N1
Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to the whole country
Related reports
* Immediate notification (25/07/2008)
* Follow-up report No. 1 (03/03/2009)

-- Outbreaks
There are no new outbreaks in this report

-- Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
* Introduction of new live animals
* Contact with wild species

-- Control measures
Measures applied
* Quarantine
* Movement control inside the country
* Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
* Modified stamping out
* Vaccination prohibited
* No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
* No other measures

-- Future Reporting
The event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted.
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