OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Mexico
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Information received on 14/08/2015 from Dr Joaquín Braulio Delgadillo álvarez, Director General de Salud Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo rural, Pesca y Alimentación, Mexico, Mexico
Summary
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
24/07/2015 |
Date of confirmation of the event |
10/08/2015 |
Report date |
14/08/2015 |
Date submitted to OIE |
14/08/2015 |
Reason for notification |
First occurrence of a listed disease |
Manifestation of disease |
Sub-clinical infection |
Causal agent |
Low pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H5N2 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to |
a defined zone within the country |
New outbreaks
Summary of outbreaks |
Total outbreaks: 1 | ||||||||||||
Outbreak Location |
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Total animals affected |
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Outbreak statistics |
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Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
Following the epidemiological surveillance activities carried out by the Veterinary Services of Mexico, avian influenza subtype H5N2 has been identified ; the intravenous pathogenicity test revealed that it corresponds to a low pathogenic avian influenza virus. |
Control measures
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type |
Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory of SENASICA (National laboratory) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |
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