Report type

Immediate notification

Date of start of the event

13/01/2017

Date of confirmation of the event

02/02/2017

Report date

03/02/2017

Date submitted to OIE

03/02/2017

Reason for notification

First occurrence of a listed disease in the country

Causal agent

Highly pathogenic influenza A virus

Serotype

H5

Nature of diagnosis

Laboratory (basic)

This event pertains to

a defined zone within the country

Summary of outbreaks

Total outbreaks: 1

Outbreak Location

• NEGOTINO ( Dzidimirci, Dzidimirci, Negotino )

Total animals affected

Outbreak statistics

* Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter;
** Not calculated because of missing information;

Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection

• Unknown or inconclusive

Epidemiological comments

On 2nd February, l’influenza A H5 was confirmed with real-time PCR laboratory diagnosis in two wild birds (Anas platyrhynchos) as part of the active surveillance program that is in place in the country.

Measures applied

• Movement control inside the country
• Screening
• Traceability
• Surveillance outside containment and/or protection zone
• Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
• Control of wildlife reservoirs
• Vaccination prohibited
• No treatment of affected animals

Measures to be applied

• No other measures

Laboratory name and type

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Institute, Skopje ( National laboratory )

Tests and results

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