Information received on 03/02/2017 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Institute, Skopje ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |