Friday, May 21, 2010

OIE Report: Low Path H7N7 Korea

Immediate notification report
Report reference: , Ref OIE: 9287, Report Date: 21/05/2010 , Country: Korea (Rep. of)

Disease Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry)
Causal Agent Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Clinical Signs No
Date of first confirmation of the event 20/05/2010
Date of report 21/05/2010
Serotype(s) H7N7
Date of Start of Event 13/05/2010
Province CHOLLA-NAMDO

As part of the avian influenza surveillance programme, Jeollanam-do Institute of Livestock and Veterinary Science took samples (faeces, laryngo-pharyngeal swabs and blood) from the farms on 13 May. Haemagglutination test results were positive on 18 May. The National Veterinary Research
and Quarantine Service (NVRQS) found avian influenza antigen (H7) by PCR on 20 May and confirmed it as low pathogenic avian influenza virus (H7N7) by gene sequencing on 21 May.
The poultry in the farms were culled as a precautionary measure and disinfection is being implemented on 21 May.

What further reports will be submitted in relation to this event?
There are 2outbreaks that are still recorded as unresolved. It is not possible to declare this event resolved until these individual outbreaks are resolved.
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.

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