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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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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