Information received on 18/02/2017 from Dr Zhang Zhongqiu, Director General , China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (PeopleĀ“s Rep. of)
Report type |
Immediate notification |
Date of start of the event |
10/01/2017 |
Date of confirmation of the event |
10/01/2017 |
Report date |
18/02/2017 |
Date submitted to OIE |
18/02/2017 |
Reason for notification |
Reoccurrence of a listed disease |
Date of previous occurrence |
2015 |
Manifestation of disease |
Sub-clinical infection |
Causal agent |
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus |
Serotype |
H7N9 |
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 |
Samples from live bird markets sent to the National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza by the Guangdong veterinary authotities tested positive for a highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N9 virus. Affected live poultry markets have been closed and surveillance is strengthened in the whole province. |
Measures applied |
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Measures to be applied |
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Laboratory name and type |
National Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza ( National laboratory ) | ||||||||
Tests and results |
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The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted. |