Information received on 20/03/2015 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, J?nk?ping, Sweden
Report type |
Immediate notification (Final report) |
Date of start of the event |
18/02/2015 |
Date of pre-confirmation of the event |
19/03/2015 |
Report date |
20/03/2015 |
Date submitted to OIE |
20/03/2015 |
Date event resolved |
20/03/2015 |
Reason for notification |
Reoccurrence of a listed disease |
Date of previous occurrence |
26/04/2006 |
Manifestation of disease |
Sub-clinical infection |
Causal agent |
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H5N8 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to |
a defined zone within the country |
Summary of outbreaks |
Total outbreaks: 2 | ||||||||||||
Outbreak Location |
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Total animals affected |
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Outbreak statistics |
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Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
Ten mute swans found dead in central Stockholm (two batches of five swans each) were post-mortem examined and tested for avian influenza virus as part of routine surveillance. |
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
National Veterinary Institute ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is resolved. No more reports will be submitted. |