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Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Haiti (11/13/2008) [WAHID Interface - OIE]

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    Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Haiti (11/13/2008) [WAHID Interface - OIE]
    Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Haiti

    Information received on 13/11/2008 from Mr Max Millien, Directeur, Chef du Service sant? animale, Direction de la Sant? Animale, PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti

    ? Summary
    Report type Follow-up report No. 1
    Start date 20/05/2008
    Date of first confirmation of the event 05/06/2008
    Report date 13/11/2008
    Date submitted to OIE 13/11/2008
    Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease
    Causal agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus Serotype H5N2
    Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
    This event pertains to the whole country
    Related reports
    * Immediate notification (12/06/2008)
    * Follow-up report No. 1 (13/11/2008)

    ? Outbreaks
    There are no new outbreaks in this report

    ? Epidemiology
    Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
    * Introduction of new live animals
    * Illegal movement of animals

    ? Epidemiological comments
    Sentinel animals were introduced and, to date, all samples were negative.

    Note by the OIE Animal Health Information Department: H5 and H7 avian influenza in its low pathogenic form in poultry is a notifiable disease as per Chapter 10.4. on avian influenza of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2008).

    ? Control measures
    Measures applied
    * Quarantine
    * Movement control inside the country
    * Screening
    * Disinfection of infected premises/establishment(s)
    * Modified stamping out
    * Vaccination prohibited
    * No treatment of affected animals
    Measures to be applied
    * No other measures

    ? Future Reporting
    The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
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    <cite cite="http://www.oie.int/wahis/public.php?page=single_report&pop=1&reportid=7517" >WAHID Interface - OIE World Animal Health Information Database</cite>
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