Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

12/10/2012

Date of pre-confirmation of the event

22/10/2012

Report date

26/10/2012

Date submitted to OIE

26/10/2012

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease

Manifestation of disease

Clinical disease

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

Serotype

H5N1

Nature of diagnosis

Clinical, Laboratory (basic), Laboratory (advanced)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• KARNATAKA ( Hessarghatta, Turkey Unit, Central Poultry Development Organization, Bangalore Urban )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

Epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
An intensive surveillance campaign has been launched in 10 km radius zone.
Restocking will be applied in accordance with a specified protocol.

Measures applied

• Stamping out
• Quarantine
• Movement control inside the country
• Screening
• No vaccination
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)

Laboratory name and type

High Security Animal Disease Laboratory, Bhopal ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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