Information received on 26/08/2016 from Dr John Clifford, Official Delegate, Chief Trade Advisor, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, United States of America
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
12/08/2016 |
Date of confirmation of the event |
25/08/2016 |
Report date |
26/08/2016 |
Date submitted to OIE |
26/08/2016 |
Reason for notification |
Reoccurrence of a listed disease |
Date of previous occurrence |
24/03/2016 |
Manifestation of disease |
Sub-clinical infection |
Causal agent |
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H5N2 |
Nature of diagnosis |
Laboratory (advanced) |
This event pertains to |
a defined zone within the country |
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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Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection |
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Epidemiological comments |
The sample, from a wild mallard duck, was collected during a live bird banding program at a wildlife refuge in Alaska. |
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |