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Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Croatia

A form of bird flu that is highly lethal for poultry has infected a 2nd commercial chicken flock in Tennessee that supplies Tyson Foods Inc., the company and the state's agriculture department said on [Thu 16 Mar 2017]. The finding expands an outbreak near major chicken-producing states in the southern United States such as Alabama and Georgia.

On 10 Mar 2017, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China (NHFPC) notified WHO of 26 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in mainland China.

Wisconsin turkey farm reports 3rd case of bird flu

In this posting:
[1] Jiangxi
[2] Chongqing

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), United Kingdom

[Tempo reports that] 2 suspected human cases of bird flu have been detected in Cirebon, West Java [Jawa Barat]. The 2 people have been treated in Gunung Jati Hospital [Cirebon] isolation room since [Sun 5 Mar 2017].

In this update:
[1] Nepal (Koshi), HPAI H5N8, poultry
[2] Nepal (Koshi), HPAI H5N1, captive bird

Viet Nam reported outbreaks of avian flu H5N1 and H5N6 in northern Cao Bang province, the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) said on Monday [13 Mar 2017].

Three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were confirmed among poultry in Taiwan on Thursday [8 Mar 2017], the Council of Agriculture (COA) said. They include 2 cases involving the H5N2 strain and one the H5N8 strain, the council said.

Low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] (poultry), United States of America

A strain of avian influenza has been detected at a Jennie-O turkey farm in Barron, Wisconsin. It is the 2nd case of bird flu reported at a US commercial poultry operation in the past week [week of 5 Mar 2017]. Hormel Foods Corp, which owns Jennie-O, confirmed the H5N2 strain was detected at the operation on [Sat 4 Mar 2017], the Associated Press reported.

In this update:
[1] Guizhou
[2] Hong Kong: ex Fuzhou (Fujian)
[3] Sichuan

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Malaysia

From a USDA News Release "USDA issues update on highly pathogenic avian influenza in Tennessee" dated 7 Mar 2017, and available at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wcm/connect/APHIS_Content_Library/SA_Newsroom/SA_News/SA_By_Date/SA-2017/hpai-tn-update?presentationtemplate=APHIS_Design_Library%2FPT_Print_Friendly_News_release.

This being flu season, the finding of some workers with flu symptoms is hardly unexpected, and they may be completely unrelated to the outbreak. But when there has been history of exposure to infected birds, all cases must be checked out.

In this update:
[1] Guangxi cases
[2] Fujian case
[3] Guizhou case
[4] Chongqing city case

Low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] (poultry), United States of Ameri

As of [Sun 26 Feb 2017], 10 peacocks have died in various villages of Tharparkar [district, Sindh province] due to Newcastle disease, but Wildlife Department employees are enjoying their weekly holiday and no one took notice, reported Dunya News.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI], United States of America

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic H7 Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Dr. Ian Brown sent ProMED-mail the following information related to the situation on HPAI H5N6 in Greece. - Mod.CRD]:

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic H7 Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Subject: HPAI H5(N8) in Member States in poultry, captive and wild birds (01 Oct 2016 - 01 Mar 2017)

In this Update:
[1] Shanghai Case
[2] WHO assessment
[3] Mainland Case

In this posting:
[1] Greece (Western Macedonia): poultry, H5N6, new strain, OIE
[2] Bosnia & Herzegovina (Sarajevo Centar): captive bird, H5N8, OIE

In this update:
[1] China (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region)
[2] Taiwan: 1st fatal case 2017
[3] Viral mutations

In this posting:
[1] Serbia (Central Banat district, Vojvodina province): swan, H5N5, OIE
[2] Slovenia (Novo Mesto, Lower Carniola region): swan, H5N5, OIE

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nepal

After a record-setting 2015, where Egypt reported 136 H5N1 cases (39 deaths), 2016 saw only 10 cases (and 3 deaths) reported.

The HFPC of Henan province reported 3 new human H7N9 AIV cases during [16 to 24 Feb 2017]. Two cases in Shangqiu city and 1 case in Nanyang city. One of the 3 cases was in serious condition. All 3 cases are receiving treatment.

In this post:
[1] Lithuania (Kaunas), HPAI H5N8, 1st report
[2] Russia (Kaliningrad), HPAI H5

total of 3 birds tested positive for the H5N8 virus in Co Galway this week [week of 19 Feb 2017], the Department of Agriculture has reported.

In this update:
[1] Shandong province
[2] Guangxi Case

An eastern Chinese city joined others across the country in banning live poultry sales amid fears over the deadly H7N9 strain of bird flu.

In this posting:
[1] Belgium (Oud-Heverlee, Flemish Brabant): wildfowl, H5N8
[2] Czech Republic: poultry, H5

n estimated 500 to 600 ducks and geese have died due to avian cholera near Parma in western Idaho.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Spain

In this posting:
[1] China, H7N9 nationwide preventive measures in the poultry industry
[2] China, Jiangxi and other provinces, live poultry markets closure

In this update:
[1] China (Sichuan)
[2] China (Guizhou)
[3] Taiwan (Taipei): WHO
[4] Genetic mutations
[5] Risk of H7N9 spread

In this Update:
[1] Guangxi Fatal Case
[2] Qingdao - Imported Case
[3] Yunan - Response activities
[4] WHO Update
[5] Vaccine Trials
[6] Taipei , Taiwan
[7] Risk of H7N9 spread

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, China (People's Rep. of)

In this post:
[1] Viet Nam, (Bac Lieu) H5N1
[2] Viet Nam, (Quang Ngai) H5N6

In this update:
[1] Guizhuo - 19 Feb 2017
[2] China - review of case surge

In this post:
[1] Sichuan cases
[2] Beijing
[3] Yunan: 2nd imported case from Jiangxi
[4] China death toll

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Czech Republic

A farm in Chiayi yesterday [13 Feb 2017] became the nation's latest poultry farm to test positive for the highly pathogenic H5N6 avian influenza virus strain.

In this update:
[1] Beijing: 1st case in 2017
[2] Yunnan: fatal
[3] National case count

Bosnia has reported its 1st case of H5N8 bird flu. The authorities took measures to contain the outbreak of the disease and banned visits to the farm involved, the state-owned Srna news agency reported, citing the agriculture ministry of Bosnia's autonomous Serb Republic, where the farm is located.

A total of 2 more cases of avian influenza confirmed on [Fri 10 Feb 2017] have brought the total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland to 8. The H5N8 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed in a grey heron in Middleton, Co Cork, and in a mute swan in Lough Eorna, Co Tipperary.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Chinese Taipei

Facing its worst avian influenza outbreak, South Korea has culled more than 33 million poultry since the 1st reported case last November [2016], officials said [Sat 11 Feb 2017] while observers noted local resources to deal with the deadliest outbreak may have already been stretched too thin.

In this update:
[1] Anhui (Xuanzhou district)
[2] Henan (Jinshui district)
[3] Henan: case update
[4] Taiwan

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Myanmar

State and federal wildlife managers are investigating a possible outbreak of avian cholera in ducks after members of the public reported several hundred dead ducks at wetlands on private land in the Stanfield and Milton-Freewater areas [Umatilla County] over the weekend [28-29 Jan 2017].State and federal wildlife managers are investigating a possible outbreak of avian cholera in ducks after members of the public reported several hundred dead ducks at wetlands on private land in the Stanfield and Milton-Freewater areas [Umatilla County] over the weekend [28-29 Jan 2017].%MCEPASTEBIN%

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Chinese Taipei

In this update:
[1] CHP Notified of mainland cases
[2] Sichuan - 2 cases
[3] Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region - (Nanning)
[4] Hunan 4 Feb 2017
[5] Hunan 5 Feb 2017
[6] Hubei

he number of confirmed cases of bird flu in Slovakia keeps increasing. Since late December [2016] the State Veterinary and Food Administration (SVPS) has registered 7 outbreaks of avian flu at local poultry farms and the number of outbreaks of the disease in wild birds has increased to 35. Almost half of the latter have been water fowl wild birds that have died repeatedly in the same places, especially in the area of Žitný Ostrov and its vicinity in southern Slovakia, the SITA newswire reported.

In this post:
[1] Poland (Dolnoslaskie), HPAI H5N5
[2] Denmark (West, East), HPAI H5N8
[3] FYR Macedonia (Negotino), HPAI H5

Belgian authorities found the H5N8 bird flu virus at a farm north of Brussels on [Wed 1 Feb 2017] and imposed measures to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus, the Belgian agriculture ministry said on its website on [Thu 2 Feb 2017]

A wild swan found in County Derry near Lough Beg [Northern Ireland] has tested positive for H5N8 avian influenza.

Newcastle disease, Romania
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Information received on [and dated] 3 Feb 2017 from Dr Marius Grigore, director, head of Unit Animal Health Department General Sanitary Veterinary Directorate, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Portugal

In this posting:
[1] FAO/EMPRES-AH report
[2] Concern over bird migration

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Cambodia

H5N5, a new, highly pathogenic sub-type of bird flu, has been found on several turkey farms in northern Germany, adding to concerns of the spreading of new strains of avian influenza.

re: ProMED-mail Avian influenza (36): Germany, wildfowl, poultry, HPAI H5N5, spread 20170131.4806235

[The following responses were received from EpiCore Surveillance Project members that wish to remain anonymous, in response to our request for information in Avian influenza, human (15): China (LN) H7N9, RFI 20170131.4804367]

A mysterious ailment that has killed or paralyzed gulls around the Port of Tacoma this week is baffling wildlife biologists. About 50 gulls have been found dead or paralyzed from the neck down.

Liaoning recently reported 2 human H7N9 AIV cases, 2 cases are from Kangping county of Shenyang and Beipiao of Chaoyang city. Now both patients are in stable condition, no further information were provided by the authority yet.

In this update:
[1] Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace), HPAI H5N5, wildfowl
[2] FYR Macedonia (Struga), HPAI H5N8, poultry

An outbreak of avian cholera has killed about 500 birds at the McNary National Wildlife Refuge near Burbank [Walla Walla County, WA] in the last week [16 - 22 Jan 2017].

In this Update:
[1] New Case in Hunan Province
[2] Qingdao case
[3] CDC Travel Advisory

elicans continue to get sick and die in St Petersburg [Pinellas county, Florida], but why is a still a mystery.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Cambodia

Summary [20 Dec to 16 Jan 2017]

- New infections: Since the previous update, new human infections with influenza A(H7N2), A(H7N9) and A(H9N2) viruses were reported.

- Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.

- IHR compliance: All human infections caused by a new influenza subtype are required to be reported under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005).This includes any animal and non-circulating seasonal influenza viruses. Information from these notifications is critical to inform risk assessments for influenza at the human-animal interface.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

In this post
[1] HPAI H5N5, wildfowl, (Schleswig-Holstein)
[2] HPAI H5N5, poultry, (Schleswig-Holstein)

In this post:
[1] Europe, update
[2] UK (England), pheasants

In this posting:
[1] China (Henan): H7N9, fatal
[2] China (Hunan): H7N9
[3] WHO on alert

Uganda does not have any human victims or suspects of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, according to Dr Anthony Mbonye, the director of health service (clinical and community health) at the health ministry.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Italy

In this update:
[1] HPAI H5N1, crow (Rajshahi)
[2] HPAI H5N1, poultry (Dhaka)

About 2 months after a bird flu outbreak hit Iran's poultry farms, the Society of Day-Old Chicken Producers is warning that the situation might lead to a "catastrophe," urging President Hassan Rouhani to call for emergency measures.

[A 10-year-old] resident in Sukarame district, Bandar Lampung city, Lampung province, tested positive for avian flu and had to receive intensive care at Dr H Abdul Moeloek general hospital in Lampung.

A total of 20 patients in Bussi and Butembe islands on Lake Victoria are being monitored by health specialists after presenting symptoms of the deadly bird flu. The ministry of health has [obtained samples from them and taken them] to the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe for further investigations.

On [19 Jan 2017], 2 human H7N9 AIV [avian influenza virus infection] cases were reported in Hunan province. A 57 year old male patient, resident of Xinhua county of Loudi, who had [history of contact with poultry], is now in critical condition. A 75 year old male patient, resident of Beihu district of Chenzhou, died on [18 Jan 2017] due to the illness. All close contacts of the patients showed no ILI [influenza-like illness] symptoms, such as fever or cough.

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Kazakhstan

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Greece

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), China (People's Rep of)

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), India

In this report:
[1] Gujarat, India
[2] Odisha, India

n the Podhrabina neighbourhood of the village of Chmelov in the Presov district, another outbreak of the avian flu (HPAI, the H5 sub-type) was confirmed; a 2nd confirmed case in a small private breeding farm producing eggs and meat for its own consumption, spokesperson of the Agriculture Ministry, Michal Feik, informed. The breed was placed behind the house, in a fenced place which was, however, not secured against wild birds.

In this post:
[1] New case in Guizhou
[2] Influenza A/H7N9 case numbers in China
[3] 2nd imported case in Macau
[4] WHO update

An outbreak of avian influenza (AI) has been confirmed in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province [map at http://tinyurl.com/zjfnb3u]. Due to the discovery, Ungok Ranch has reportedly been placed on emergency alert for preventive measures.

[The following information is quoted from the responses received from members of the EpiCore Surveillance Project in response to our request for information related to HPAI H5 in Uganda. - Mod.CRD]:

Since mid-December [2016], dead swans have been observed in Ruicheng County [located in the Yuncheng prefecture of Shanxi province in China. See map at http://tinyurl.com/h3hbntj].

In this post
[1] Uganda (Masaka, Wakiso), White-winged Tern
[2] Uganda (Masaka), poultry

In this posting:
[1] Slovakia (Komárno, Nitra): H5, swan
[2] France (Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region): H5N8, swan
[3] Ireland (Galway, Connacht): H5N8, wigeon
[4] Bulgaria: H5N8, wild duck
[5] Czech Republic (Prague): H5N8, swan

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Russia

In this update:
[1] Henan
[2] Hubai

In this post:
[1] Ukraine (Odessa, Chernovtsy) poultry
[2] Ukraine (Chernovtsy) swan
[3] Slovakia (Kosice, Nitra), captive bird, swan

In this posting:
[1] China (Hunan)
[2] Macau: ex mainland China (Guangdong)

In this post:
[1] Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
[2] Spain (Castile and Leon)
[3] Slovenia (Maribor)

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry and wild birds), United States of America

Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry and wild birds), Ireland

In this update:
[1] FAO situation update, recommendations
[2] Italy, H5N8 and H5N5, wild birds

Nine cases of bird flu have been confirmed in swans at a popular tourist attraction. It has been confirmed to the Echo that 9 cases have been confirmed of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, at the Abbotsbury Swannery.

fter a case of bird flu was confirmed in Pragersko in the northeast of Slovenia on Wednesday [4 Jan 2017], another dead swan has tested positive for the virus subtype H5N8, the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection said on Sunday [8 Jan 2017].

In this update:
[1] Jiangxi
[2] Latest confirmed cases

he United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected the presence of Eurasian/North American reassortant H5N2 avian influenza in a wild mallard duck in Fergus County, Montana. No illness or mortalities in domestic poultry in the U.S. have been detected.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Chile

In this post:
[1] Czech Republic, poultry, H5N8 confirmed
[2] UK, update, prevention and control
[3] Ukraine, backyard poultry

A 3rd source of bird flu was found near the village of Ve?ké Kosihy in southern Slovakia [Komárno District, Nitra Region]. It is the 1st instance of bird flu identified in the wild population, reported the State Veterinary and Food Administration of the Slovak Republic (ŠVPS).

Regarding ProMED-mail post "Usutu virus - Europe," I would like to draw your attention to the paper: "Usutu virus, Italy, 1996. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013 Feb;19(2):274-7. doi: 10.3201/eid1902.121191. by Weissenböck H1, Bakonyi T, Rossi G, Mani P, Nowotny N.," in which the authors show by analysis of archive samples that Usutu virus had been causing blackbird mortality in Italy as early as 1996.

In this update:
[1] Hong Kong case ex Guangdong
[2] Guangdong
[3] Shandong
[4] Hunan

In this post:
[1] Humans, Modena, Italy
[2] Birds, Belgium
[3] Birds, Germany

In this posting:
[1] Czech Republic (South Moravia): poultry, H5
[2] UK: prevention measures, Wales
[3] France: spread, prevention measures
[4] Bulgaria: update
[5] Israel (Tel Aviv): wild birds, park

Chile has detected bird flu at a turkey production plant run by poultry producer Agrosuper in the country's central Valparaiso region, the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) said on [Wed 4 Jan 2017].

On 30 Dec 2016, the Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) notified WHO of a case of laboratory-confirmed human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

ealth authorities in the southern China province of Jiangxi have confirmed a new case of a person infected by the H7N9 strain of avian influenza, state news agency Xinhua said late on [Sat 31 Dec 2016]. The 53-year-old man is being treated in a hospital in the provincial capital Nanchang and is in critical condition, Xinhua said in a brief report.

Croatia today [30 Dec 2016] announced the discovery of a highly contagious strain of bird flu in poultry at a small family farm on the country's northern border with Hungary.

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu was discovered in 2 dead cats on Saturday [31 Dec 2016], a provincial government official said, marking the 1st infection of the virus found in mammals in 2 years.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Slovakia

A 75-year-old man in the 1st imported case of bird flu this winter has died after being admitted to hospital following a visit to mainland China, health authorities confirmed

In this update:
[1] Iran
[2] Israel
[3] Poland

As of 20 Dec 2016, there were 91 cats in the Manhattan ACC shelter that tested positive for H7N2, the bird flu, 30 in Brooklyn, and 4 in Staten Island out of a total 201 cats with test results. Additional test results are pending.

In this post:
[1] China, HPAI H5N6, Sichuan
[2] China, HPAI H5N6, Xinjiang

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

Newcastle disease, BulgariaNewcastle disease, Bulgaria

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Greece

In this posting:
[1] Wales (Carmarthenshire): wigeon duck
[2] Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway): peregrine falcon
[3] England (Somerset, Leicestershire): wigeon ducks

In this update:
[1] Hong Kong
[2] WHO update
[3] Fujian
[4] Anhui (fatal), Macau, Shanghai

A vet at a New York City animal shelter where cats were infected with a strain of bird flu has also been infected,

cting President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Friday [23 Dec 2016] called on quarantine officials to strive harder to plug any loophole in their operations to contain avian influenza (AI) that has devastated chicken farms across the country since last month [November 2016].

In this post:
[1] Montenegro: wild birds, 1st report HPAI H5N5
[2] Bulgaria: poultry & wild birds HPAI H5

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), France

Since 2006, 35 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have been recorded in Israel on commercial holdings/farms.

Chicken prices in South Korea are likely to jump next month [January 2017] due to a possible undersupply following the deadliest outbreak of avian influenza (AI), industry sources said [Thu 22 Dec 2016].

[1] WHO Update

In this update:
[1] France & weekly European review
[2] The Netherlands: layers
[3] Israel: wild birds
[4] Bulgaria: poultry, 1st outbreaks
[5] Montenegro: wild birds, 1st case

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, United Kingdom

A total of 3 black swans that died at a zoo in Nagoya [by the end of Nov 2016] were all confirmed to have been infected with avian influenza.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), France

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria

The Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission reported 5 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) on the Mainland

The Health Department and the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) today [15 Dec 2016] announced that a strain of influenza A virus, known as low pathogenic avian influenza H7N2, has been identified in 45 cats housed at the Manhattan shelter. This is the 1st time this virus has been detected and transmitted among domestic cats.

Avian influenza (bird flu) identified at Lincolnshire farm

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Netherlands

Epidemiological Update On H5N8 In Europe

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), France

Summary and assessment [4 Oct to 21 Nov 2016]

The Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong province has reported an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9).

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

In this posting:
[1] UK, preventive measures
[2] UK (Scotland), preventive measures
[3] Israel, spread

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Russia

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Serbia

France widened "high risk" restrictions to the entire country after the detection of several cases of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian flu strain in farms in southwest France and in wild ducks in northern France, the farm ministry said [Tue 6 Dec 2016].

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

In this posting:
[1] Media report
[2] Ein Tzurim (HaDarom/Southern district): details on the affected birds
[3] Beer Tuvia and Revadim (HaDarom/Southern district): details on the affected birds

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, France

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Tunisia

e: Avian influenza (117): Netherlands, poultry; France, wildfowl, HPAI H5N8, OIE
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The comment in the ProMED-mail posting archive number: 20161129.4660667 is incorrect in that we have not detected H5N8 HPAI in the UK recently. I think you have picked up a press release from 2014, not 2016.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Ukraine

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Egypt

A dead wild swan found in south eastern Romania earlier this month was found to be infected with H5N8 bird flu that has hit several countries in Europe, the country's veterinary and food safety agency (ANSVSA) said on Monday [28 Nov 2016]. Officials have imposed two areas of veterinary sanitary restrictions around the area, a 3-km protection area and a 10-km monitoring area, neither of which include commercial poultry farms.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Romania

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Japan

In this post:
[1] Netherlands: HPAI H5N8, poultry
[2] France: HPAI H5N8, wild bird

About 190 000 ducks have been culled in the Netherlands as the authorities try to prevent the spread of bird flu across northern European countries. The slaughter involved 6 farms, following the discovery of a virus in the village of Biddinghuizen, some 70 km (43 miles) east of Amsterdam.

In this post:
[1] Sweden: HPAI H5, poultry
[2] Finland: HPAI H5N8, wild bird

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

The government is issuing a 48-hour temporary nationwide "standstill" order this weekend [26-27 Nov 2016] banning the movement of poultry in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs came to the decision at a meeting [on Fri 25 Nov 2016] as the bird flu alert status was raised from "caution" to "alert". The 2-day standstill applies all day Saturday and Sunday [26 and 27 Nov 2016].

In this posting:
[1] Sweden: HPAI H5N8, wild bird
[2] Russia: HPAI H5, poultry

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Korea (Rep of)

Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health report that at least 99 people have been sickened by salmonella-tainted food served at a wedding in Colbert County. The Decatur Daily has reported that the wedding happened on 12 Nov 2016 in Sheffield. The number of people who required hospitalization has grown to 22, although most have been discharged according to a health department statement released today, 21 Nov 2016.

A Chinese woman farmer died after contracting H5N6 avian flu in central China's Hunan province, health authorities said today [Mon 21 Nov 2016].

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Japan

Japan's environment ministry has raised the bird flu alert to the maximum level after confirming the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N6 strain in some waters in the southern part of the archipelago and the virus in several dead birds.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Iran

The European Commission today [21 Nov 2016] urged EU member states to "remain vigilant and enforce bio-security measures," following outbreaks of bird flu in poultry and wild birds across Europe.

The 1st case of H5N8 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Denmark, the country's environment and food ministry said on Mon [21 Nov 2016]. About 1-third of 30 ducks at a farm north of Copenhagen were killed by the same virus that had been found in Denmark in wild birds, it said.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of subtype H5N8 in wild birds and domestic poultry in Germany

South Korea has confirmed the country's 1st outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus and has ramped up quarantine measures in response, agriculture ministry officials said on Friday [18 Nov 2016].

In this update:
[1] HPAI H5N8 spreads in Germany & Hungary (including poultry); Denmark's preventive measures
[2] Switzerland implements compulsory housing of poultry
[3] Correction regarding bird nomenclature (Switzerland)

Newcastle disease, Sweden
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Nov 2016 from Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden

In this update:
[1] Netherlands
[2] Denmark
[3] Austria

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Israel
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Nov 2016 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel

n this update:
[1] Switzerland, Geneva lake, wild birds
[2] India, Karnataka, poultry

Source: PoultryMed (Israel) [edited]
http://www.poultrymed.com/Poultrymed/Templates/showpage.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=178&FID=1868&PID=0&IID=43013

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India
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Information received on 10 Nov 2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, Indi

In this post:
[1] Germany
[2] Austria
[3] Switzerland
[4] Croatia

Citation: Rijks J, Kik M, Slaterus R, Foppen R, Stroo A, IJzer J, et al. Widespread Usutu virus outbreak in birds in the Netherlands. Euro Surveill. 2016;21(45):pii=30391.

In this update:
[1] Media report - 7 Nov 2016
[2] Media report - 9 Nov 2016

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India
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Information received on 9 Nov 2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India

In this update:
[1] Switzerland, wild ducks, H5N8
[2] Austria, waterfowl, H5N8; Croatia, H5N8 suspected
[3] FAO/EMPRES (repeated) warning

he Friedrich Loeffler Institute ( FLI ) confirmed the infection of wild birds with highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N8 in Plön, Schleswig-Holstein.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Poland
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Information received on [and dated] 7 Nov 2016 from Dr Krzysztof Jazdzewski, deputy chief veterinary officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, General Veterinary Inspectorate, Warsaw, Poland

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India
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Information received on [and dated] 4 Nov 2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hungary
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Information received on [and dated] 4 Nov 2016 from Dr Lajos Bognár, Deputy State Secretary Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Algeria
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Information received on [and dated] 2 Nov 2016 from Dr Ahmed Chawky Karim Boughalem, Directeur des Services Vétérinaires, Services Vétérinaires, Ministère de l'Agriculture du Développement Rural et de la Pêche, Alger, Algeria

Newcastle disease, Bulgaria
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Information received on [and dated] 2 Nov 2016 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria

Preliminary Outbreak Assessment: H7N7 avian influenza of high pathogenicity in poultry in Italy

Low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] (poultry), United States of America

State health officials are warning of a growing outbreak of salmonellosis in Michigan. Since the beginning of March 2016, there have been 20 cases of salmonellosis in Michigan directly tied to people handling baby chicks and ducklings. 6 people ended up in the hospital.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Italy: H7N7 in provincia di Ferarra

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong) H7N9
[2] China (Shandong) H7N9

23 more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in Nigeria

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Bangladesh

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, France

[Ref: Chen H, Liu S, Liu J: Nosocomial co-transmission of avian influenza A(H7N9) and A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses between 2 patients with hematologic disorders . Emerg Infect Dis. 2016; 22(4); ahead of print]

Deadly H7N9 bird flu can, in certain situations, be transmitted person-to-person in hospitals, according to a new report from China.

Newcastle disease, Bulgaria

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong) H7N9
[2] China (Hunan) H7N9
[3] China (Shanghai) H7N9
[4] China: Case list H7N9 2013-2016

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (5 Feb 2016) received notification of 19 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) with onset of symptoms between 21 Dec 2015 and 25 Jan this year [2016] from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

In this update:
[1] China: 5 month review H7N9, H5N6
[2] China (Hunan): H7N9
[3] CHP: Avian Influenza Report

The Iraqi ministries of health and agriculture have decided to take measures to prevent the entry of any birds or poultry coming from the Kurdistan region. The Director of the Veterinary Laboratories in the Ministry of Agriculture, Bassim Najm Al-Adhadh, said in a statement yesterday [2 Feb 2016] that "there are no positive cases of avian influenza in the Kurdistan region, except for the only case in Dohuk poultry project and all the birds in that project, totaling 700 000 chickens, were killed."

Newcastle disease, Philippines

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong) H7N9
[2] China (Hunan) H7N9
[3] CDC guidance on exposure to infected birds

A new human H7N9 avian flu case was confirmed in central China's Hunan Province, with several coastal provinces reporting such cases this winter.

Thousands of chickens belonging to CP Cambodia Co. Ltd. have died after an outbreak of a mysterious disease in Kampong Thum's Stueng Saen district. Government officials said they do not know yet whether any of the deaths were caused by the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu. So far, no humans have been infected.

A farm holding black swans and peacocks has suffered an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Director General of the Ambulance Facility in Kafr el-Sheikh, Ahmed Ganzoury, announced the governorate's 1st [avian influenza] death in the governorate, said the facility's Facebook page on [Mon 25 Jan 2016].

ref: Kayali G, El-Shesheny R, Kandeil A, et al. Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Egypt. Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 Mar [date cited]. DOI: 10.3201/eid2203.150593]

H7N8 detections at more Indiana farms suggest mutation

Taiwanese businessman in China dies after contracting H7N9 influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI], United States of America

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

The Council of Agriculture (COA) confirmed [Tue 12 Jan 2016] that a pigeon was found to be infected with the new H5 subtype of the avian influenza virus, the 1st time that the highly pathogenic subtype had been detected in [this] bird species in Taiwan.

temperatures are hampering efforts to euthanize turkeys at several south western Indiana farms where a strain of bird flu was found last week [week of 11 Jan 2016], freezing the hoses used to spread a foam that suffocates the affected flocks, a spokeswoman for a state agency said [Mon 18 Jan 2016].

In this update:
[1] USDA APHIS
[2] OIE

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangdong by the National Health and Family Planning Commission today (18 Jan 2016) and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel

A total of 27 538 chickens at a farm in Changhua County in central Taiwan were culled [Sun 17 Jan 2016] after a highly pathogenic subtype of the H5 avian influenza virus was detected near the farm [Fri 15 Jan 2016] according to agriculture officials. The latest culling brought the total number of poultry farms hit by the subtype of bird flu virus in Taiwan to 10 since the beginning of this year [2016], the officials said.

Update on H7 Avian Influenza Cases in Indiana, Additional Flocks Now Confirmed as Low Pathogenic / Cases Found Through Surveillance Testing in Initial Control Area

In this update:
[1] & [2] Dubois County, Indiana

Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat urged authorities in bird flu-hit provinces to take steps to curb the disease.

China reports H5N1 case in Sichuan province man

Warming water temperatures are believed to have decimated the stock of fish eaten by common murres in Alaska.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), United Kingdom

A Taiwanese businessman in China has been infected with H7N9 avian influenza virus, the 3rd such case among that group of people [?], Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Tue [12 Jan 2016].

very mild strain of H5N1 avian influenza has been identified on a farm in Fife by initial test results, the Chief Veterinary Officer has said.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (12 Jan 2016) received notification of 8 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) with onset of symptoms between 24 Nov [2015] and 24 Dec 2015 from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

In this update:
[1] China: H7N9 update for December 2015
[2] China (Zhejiang): 2 cases H7N9

On 8 Jan 2016, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of China notified WHO of 2 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N6) virus.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (9 Jan 2015) closely monitoring an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) by the Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province today (7 Jan 2016), and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

Nigeria has reported more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in its Kano and Delta regions.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

After 9 cases of avian influenza A(H7N9), or bird flu, were reported in mainland China since last fall, 2 new cases of the A(H5N6) bird flu virus have now been identified in the country, resulting in one death so far.

A medical source at a hospital in the Red Sea governorate has told local media that a woman infected with bird flu died at the Hurghada General Hospital on Tuesday [5 Jan 2016]. The source stated there were currently 6 other cases of bird flu in quarantine.

Thousands of dead common murres are washing up on the beaches of Whittier, an unprecedented die-off that has scientists wondering how many more thousands remain uncounted throughout Prince William Sound

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (5 Jan 2016) that a dead great egret found in Diamond Hill, Wong Tai Sin, was confirmed to be H5N6 positive after laboratory testing.

In this update:
[1] 2 new cases - WHO update
[2] Live poultry market - media report

In this update:
[1] China (Jiangxi) H7N9
[2] China (Shanghai) H7N9

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) has been notified of a confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) by the Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province today (29 Dec 2015) affecting a 26-year-old woman in Shenzhen. The patient lives in Bao'an, Shenzhen. She is currently hospitalised for treatment and in a critical condition.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today [26 Dec 2015] closely monitoring a human fatal case of avian influenza A(H7N9) affecting a man aged 61 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food, and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

Avian influenza of high pathogenicity (H5N1, H5N2, and H5N9) and low pathogenicity (H5N2, H5N3) in poultry in France. Ref: VITT/1200 LPAI & HPAI in France

In this update:
[1] MOH inquiry
[2] New fatality

medical source in Port Said Health Department said that 31 people are being treated in Fever Hospital because they are suspected of having avian influenza. The source added that the suspected cases are all from Sahl El-Tina villages. They are waiting for the results of the analysis to prove whether it is avian influenza or severe cold.

Influenza at the human-animal interface: Summary and assessment as of 14 Dec 2015

Avian flu in Tebessa: Analysis indicated that the 4th death was due to H5N1

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus -- China

Mainland China Anhui and Hunan recently added 4 cases of confirmed H9N2 flu: aged 1 to 15 years; 3 female, 1 male; date of onset between year 4 to 10 months; are mild; 1 case joined the family name to the market to buy food; no live poultry; remaining exposure history or exposure history is unknown.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), France

The mysterious death of around 25 peacocks and a large number of other bird species, including pigeons, crows, and cranes near Khurda, has sparked fears of bird flu outbreak in the State [Odisha].

The Health Department stated that, per an announcement from the China Ministry of Health today (11 Dec 2015), there are 6 new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza.

A new region of France has now been hit with highly pathogenic avian flu, as the head of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) says he doesn't expect a US-type outbreak because of different farming methods and lower virus virulence, according to media reports. The OIE, meanwhile, has posted details on 3 of the country's outbreaks, as well as on another outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu in Vietnam

Since entering autumn [2015], the normally silent avian influenza has appeared again. Cases have been appearing in Hangzhou and neighboring Shaoxing, Wenzhou, etc. [Zhejiang province]. Hangzhou Center for Disease Control notes that Hangzhou City has already entered the new season for H7N9 avian influenza.

Pingtung County's animal disease control officials on Thu [10 Dec 2015] culled 8881 ducks after the highly pathogenic bird flu virus H5N8 was found to have infected ducks on a poultry farm in Changzhi Township, officials said.

In this posting:
[1] France, HPAI H5N9, new strain
[2] France, LPAI H5N2, 1st report

France's Ministry of Agriculture has announced 4 new outbreaks of HPAI. The surprise comes, however, in a separate announcement. that lists 3 HPAI H5 viruses; H5N1, H5N2 and now H5N9. Although several of these outbreaks are not characterized beyond being `HPAI', 2 are listed as involving H5N9.

After the Dordogne [see archive no 20151202.3834929], avian influenza has affected the [department of] Landes. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed Mon 7 Dec 2015, the detection of at least 2 new cases in this department. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was discovered in a farm breeding guinea fowl and rearing ducks, with high mortality. A 3rd, nearby farm is suspected.

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

Laboratory tests have proven the virus detected on a poultry farm is of the low pathogenic variant of the H5N2 avian influenza virus.

The district office has ordered the cull of birds on a holding in the city of Roding (District Cham/Bavaria) as a precaution after laboratory testing gave an indication of the presence of Avian influenza. Further testing at the regional lab and the National Reference lab (FLI) gave results which led to declare a 'suspect outbreak'

On 1 Dec 2015, Miluo Center for Disease Control received a laboratory report from Yueyang showing that of 3 water samples sent from Miluo, 1 was found positive for H7N9 avian influenza. This is the 1st positive sample found in the area of Yueyang City in 2015.
 

Newcastle disease, Romania

The strain of avian influenza reported recently in ProMED-mail posting 20151130.3828711 was not HPAI but rather LPAI. This was determined through routine wild bird surveillance.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, France

An outbreak of avian influenza H5N1 was detected last week in a backyard flock in the Dordogne, marking the return to France of this potentially deadly virus to humans, more than 8 years after the last confirmed cases.

A case of the avian flu virus has been confirmed in the Fraser Valley [southwestern British Columbia, BC], after a duck was shot by a hunter earlier this week or on the weekend [21-24 Nov 2015].

Further outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza have been found in the Greater Accra region of Ghana.

There have been 2 outbreaks of H5N6 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Central Viet Nam.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, France

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

1st human H7N9 case this winter [2015-16] reported in China

The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is investigating the deaths of wildlife caused by Type E botulism on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego, Jefferson and Wayne counties. DEC said it will be confirming with the state Department of Health that botulism was the cause of the deaths.

The transmission of H7N9 bird flu between 2 unrelated people probably happened in a hospital in China, a new case study says.

Avian influenza of high pathogenicity (H5N1, H5N2, and H5N9) and low pathogenicity (H5N2, H5N3) in poultry in France
Ref: VITT/1200 LPAI & HPAI in France

In this post:
[1] China (Zhejiang) H7N9
[2] 4th wave H7N9

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Viet Nam

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Cambodia

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), South Africa

State agriculture officials have lifted the quarantine on all 72 commercial poultry farms in Iowa affected by the bird flu, clearing the way for them to restock.

Since the 1st case reported in March 2013, human infection with H7N9 avian influenza has been with us for 3 seasons.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Palestinian Auton. Territories

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus -- China

Raising the alarm for poultry-related livelihoods and public health, FAO warned countries today that a 4th wave of avian influenza H7N9 has already begun.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Laos

Taiwan has raised a travel advisory for China's Zhejiang Province by one level after an H7N9 avian flu case was reported there 2 Oct 2015,

A new outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has been reported in 85 local government areas in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Government [Nigeria] has said. Cases of bird flu were 1st reported in January [2015] by the government in over 11 states.

Ha Tinh Province faces a high risk of the spread of the H5N1 avian flu due to inadequate community awareness and determination of local authorities to prevent its transmission. Nearly 1400 poultry birds were culled during a recent H5N1 outbreak in Thach Ha and Can Loc Districts of the central Ha Tinh Province

Bangladeshi health officials reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) in September [2015] a human infection with an avian influenza A(H9N2) virus. The case, which occurred in a toddler in February [2015], is the 2nd known case in Bangladesh (1st case in 2011).

About 8900 broiler ducks at 2 farms in Yunlin County's Dounan Township are to be culled, while a suspected H5N2 infection was reported at
farms in Tainan and Chiayi County on Monday [14 Sep 2015].

Newcastle disease, Romania

Bird flu prevention authorities in the central Ninh Thuan Province have raised an alarm about the possible return of a new epidemic after an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu was discovered last week among a flock of poultry in the province's Ninh Son District.

The Veterinary Services Department (VSD) has destroyed 40 154 birds and 1103 crates of eggs as part of measures to contain the spread of the bird flu disease in the Greater Accra, Volta and Ashanti regions

About 14 000 broiler ducks at 3 farms in Pingtung County's Yanpu and Kaoshu townships were culled on Thursday [3 Sep 2015] after it was discovered they were infected with avian influenza, the 2nd confirmed case in Pingtung County within a week.

Mayonnaise from The Langham Hotel [Melbourne, Victoria] kitchens tested positive for the same strain of salmonella that was found in 90 people who ate at the hotel on 11-12 Jul 2015, Victoria's acting chief health officer, Michael Ackland, said.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Chinese Taipei [Taiwan]

Delta State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources took proactive steps to avert the spread of the avian influenza disease in the state as it destroyed 750 birds, including chickens and turkeys, which were confirmed to be positive carriers of the disease

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Viet Nam

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Palestinian Auton. Territories

[2] countries [China and Ghana] reported fresh avian influenza outbreaks today from 4 different strains, 3 of them highly pathogenic, according to separate reports to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Mexico

Duck hepatitis virus, Japan

The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, said on [Tue 11 Aug 2015] that new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] (bird flu) have been discovered in Abia and Enugu states.

[Ref: Leung YH, To MK, Lam TS, et al: Epidemiology of human influenza A(H7N9) infection in Hong Kong, J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2015 Jun 30. pii: S1684-1182(15)00772-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jmii.2015.06.004]

New CDC laboratory study suggests US H5 bird flu viruses currently pose low risk to people

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Germany

An egg-producing chicken farm in the centre of the Emsland region [Lower Saxony], with approximately 10 200 layers kept in 'floor system management' [see comment below], has been found infected by avian influenza. All the birds have been humanely killed

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, China (People's Rep. of)

In this post:
[1] HPAI H5N6, OIE
[2] HPAI H5N1, OIE

Arriola CS, Nelson DI, Deliberto TJ, et al. Infection risk for persons exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5 virus-infected birds, United States, December 2014-March 2015.

Countries in West Africa, which have been hard hit by the Ebola virus, may soon be battling with a serious bird flu crisis, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on [Mon 20 Jul 2015].

In this update:
[1] Human cases of influenza at the human-animal interface
[2] Select agent designation - request for comments

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus -- China

At least 500 000 chickens have died during the past month [June-July 2015] in Gutu district [Masvingo province] alone following an outbreak of Newcastle disease.

Please be advised that this is NOT London, UK as indicated in the subject -- it is London, Ontario [Province] in Canada.

More than 1.4 million birds were destroyed to stamp out bird influenza that hit poultry farms early this year [2015], according to Dr. Mohammed Ahmed, the Executive Director, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

Re: ProMED-mail Avian influenza (169): UK (England) H7N7, HPAI susp. RFI 20150713.3508373

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, United Kingdom

Barber Foods is recalling more than 1.7 million pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with _Salmonella_. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says at least 6 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin got sick after eating the products between April 2015 and late June 2015. The recall was 1st announced on 2 Jul 2015 and initially involved about 58 000 pounds of Barber Foods chicken products; the recall is now being expanded after more cases of illness were reported.

A case of H7N7 avian flu has now been confirmed in Lancashire.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) has been notified by the National Health and Family Planning Commission of a confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) today [11 Jul 2015] affecting a 37 year old woman in Yunnan province

Three people from the same family in Adana's Tufanbeyli district died from an unidentified new virus that is believed to have been transmitted from bovine animals to humans, the authorities have announced

Fowl typhoid, Chile

Bird flu virus was revealed among wild birds during prophylactic measures in 2 districts of Istanbul, Turkish Kanal7 TV channel said July 2. Work is now underway to prevent its spread.

Controlling avian influenza [AI], both locally and globally, is becoming increasingly difficult, with the virus keeping one step ahead of scientific understanding.

Azerbaijan has suspended the import of poultry meat and products from Iran since 22 Jun 2015

After a very quiet 2nd week of June [2015] with no new cases of avian influenza or "bird flu" reported in Iowa, a 6th confinement in Wright County was found to be contaminated on 16 Jun 2015. One million egg-laying chickens had to be destroyed

A 40-year-old woman died of H5N1 avian flu in Upper Egypt's governorate of Sohag Tues [23 Jun 2015], undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for preventive medicine Amr Qandil told Youm7.

2 poultry farms with a total of 3600 birds at Denu and Keta in the Volta Region have been destroyed due to infection of the farms with avian flu.

 farms in far south Georgia, USA ordered eggs or chicks from an Iowa farm that initially showed no signs of avian influenza, but later tested positive.

In this posting:
[1] How avian influenza spreads, prices
[2] Nebraska

The general director of veterinary services in the Ministry of Agriculture in Gaza, Zakaria Kafarneh, has said: "The ministry has culled during the past 2 days 8500 chickens infected with bird flu on 3 farms located in the Nuseirat area and Deir al-Balah (central Gaza Strip

The World Health Organization (WHO) today [15 Jun 2015] released a snapshot of 15 H7N9 avian influenza cases

3 more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Taiwan. The outbreaks were of the H5N2 serotype and occurred in the western county of Yunlin.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Iran

Epidemic of psittacosis in Severomorsk

1. We (USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services) note in your post "Avian influenza (157): USA: (IA, AZ) HPAI H5N2, poultry 20150613.3433899" a misunderstanding that your readers may be interested in having clarified.

The Ministry of Health has asked Ghanaians to remain calm as the National Technical Coordinating Committee (NTCC) works to bring the outbreak of bird flu under control

In this post:
[1] Arizona: 1st cases in state
[2] Iowa

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Russia

1st farm affected by Midwest bird flu outbreak restocks turkeys; threat remains

In this posting:
[1] Michigan (Macomb County)
[2] Michigan
[3] Iowa (Sioux County)

The Michigan DNR and the departments of Agriculture and Rural Development have announced the first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza -- also known as bird flu, have been found in the state. The disease was found in free-ranging Canada geese in Macomb County.

Further avian flu outbreaks confirmed in US; Nebraska cancels shows

An outbreak of avian influenza has led to the culling of 170 000 chickens in a laying flock in the neighbourhood of Balabancik, district Mudanya, province of Bursa.

Bird flu cases continue to increase in Minnesota, Iowa

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Viet Nam

In this post:
[1] New poultry outbreak suspected, Bursa province
[2] Suspected human cases, Adiyaman province, not confirmed

Beleaguered Iowa and Minnesota reported 3 more avian flu outbreaks between them today, while Ohio and Michigan joined the list of states banning all bird shows and sales in an effort to squelch the virus.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Ghana

In this posting:
[1] Minnesota: Brown County turkey flock latest affected
[2] Minnesota: 39th turkey flock
[3] Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota: more turkey farms

In this posting:
[1] USA: individual state responses
[2] Minnesota: 6 more outbreaks

There have been further outbreaks of 2 different serotypes of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Taiwan.

Blue Earth County's 1st avian bird flu outbreak was announced Fri 29 May 2015 by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, as the state's total number of affected farms topped 100

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, represented by the General Organization for Veterinary Services [GOVS] and the organization in charge of animal and poultry wealth, undertook, in coordination with poultry producers, the setting of a timetable for the completion of the preparation of detailed maps for the project named "poultry villages" in desert country zones

In this posting:
[1] Nebraska: bird carcass disposal
[2] Minnesota: 4 turkey farms
[3] Minnesota: turkey farm
[4] Iowa & Nebraska: USDA statistics

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Cote d'Ivoire

In this update:
[1] Nebraska
[2] Minnesota

Despite visiting the infected farm on a number of occasions, finding salmonella and seeing an unusual number of dead chickens, Bavarian health authorities took no action, leading to widespread illness and multiple deaths across Europe during the summer of 2014.

Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to contact with live baby poultry

According to an April [2015] surveillance report from China, 6 H7N9 avian flu illnesses were reported, 2 more than previously noted in earlier updates from individual provinces,

A 3rd case of bird flu has been detected in Dixon County of north east Nebraska, state officials said on Friday night [22 May 2015]. Preliminary testing shows the presence of a 3rd case of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza in Dixon County, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Genetic diversity of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza viruses at a single overwintering site of migratory birds in Japan, 2014/15

Four more outbreaks of H5N2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in the United States, as the epidemic continues. The outbreaks are added to the rising number of avian flu detections in the hardest-hit states of Minnesota and Iowa.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Kazakhstan

I can advise that a recently published paper in EID [Emerging Infectious Diseases] reported the analysis of an H5N8 (clade 2.3.4.4) virus from domestic ducks in the UK for its predicted affinity for human infectivity. (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/5/14-1954_article)

Animal Disease Threats Update (Disease Events monitored by FAO AGAH/GLEWS between 10 May 2015 and 14 May 2015) Egypt, confirmed additional infection with H9 LPAI in a human

Influenza at the human-animal interface: summary and assessment as of 1 May 2015

More than 35 countries have been hit in a surge in bird flu outbreaks since early [2014], killing tens of millions of poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Tue 19 May 2015.

Global panel: H5N1 surge in Egypt likely due to more poultry contact

In this posting:
[1] Iowa, Nebraska
[2] Iowa

There has been a further outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Turkey. A farm with a susceptible population of 170 000 birds had 137 deaths from the disease. The rest of the birds on the farm have been destroyed as a containment measure.

There has been a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Viet Nam. The outbreak occurred in a susceptible population of 300 village birds, 200 of which died; another 100 were slaughtered to prevent the spread of the disease.

Joint high-level mission on the current H5N1 situation in Egypt

1. Gaza Strip event

2 outbreaks in Jaballa and Khan Yunis

3. West Bank event

4. outbreak in Jerusalem (Qatanna)

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to one probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a commercial laying operation in Sioux County.

An owl found dead in northeastern Wisconsin is the 1st wild bird in the state to test positive for a bird flu strain that has swept through poultry farms in the Midwest.

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus -- China

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus -- China

In this posting:
[1] Iowa
[2] South Dakota, Nebraska

Newcastle disease, Nicaragua

In this posting
[1] Wisconsin: HPAI H5N2,poultry
[2] Indiana: HPAI H5N8, poultry, 1st report

[1] OIE report
[2] Avian influenza, wild birds, Chiapas

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Israel

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Israel

[1] OIE report
[2] Avian influenza, wild birds, Chiapas

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (10 May 2015) received notification of 4 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) with onset of symptoms between 27 Mar 2015 and 12 Apr 2015 from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

Burkina Faso has recorded a new bird flu spot [outbreak?] in a poultry farm located in Tangora, a town about 10 km south of Banfora, the Burkina News Agency (AIB) said. According to AIB's reports, the center was officially declared affected on Thursday [7 May 2015], after the sudden death of several cockerels in a poultry farm in the area located over 400 km in the west of the capital Ouagadougou.

A poultry farm in northern Turkey is under quarantine after traces of bird flu virus were found, a local official said on Sun 3 May 2015.

In this update:
[1] & [2] Iowa
[3] Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Mr John Dasar, the Chairman, Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PAN) in the [Plateau] state, announced at a sensitisation workshop on bio-security on Thursday [7 May 2015]:

While poultry farmers continue to suffer massive losses due to an outbreak of bird flu, the Belize Poultry Association [BPA] says it is resisting the temptation to increase prices. But losses are mounting and Ministry of Health officials estimate that more than 600 000 birds have had to be destroyed. BPA spokesman Orlando Habet told The Reporter this week that the full extent of the loss has yet to be determined because the Ministry of Agriculture continues to seize and destroy birds found to be infected.

Alerted by the death of 500 -1000 chickens in a poultry farm located in Hayathnagar mandal in Ranagreddy district, the animal husbandry department suspected it might be a case of bird flu. A team of veterinary doctors were rushed to the farm on Thursday [7 May 2015] to conduct postmortem [investigations], and collect samples from the dead and live birds at the farm.

An outbreak of a strain of avian flu has affected as many as 24 million birds in the U.S. Midwest, and officials say they don't know how it's spreading.

In this posting:
[1] Summary of findings - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin
[2] Iowa
[3] USDA update on findings - Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota.
[4] Producers: preparedness

A salmonella outbreak on 19 poultry farms has resulted in the cull of 850 000 birds.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today [6 May 2015] closely monitoring an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Anhui and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

Officials in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin today [5 May 2015] reported a total of 14 more confirmed or probable H5N2 avian flu outbreaks on turkey and chicken farms, undermining hopes that warm spring weather would slow the virus's spread.

Xin L, Bai T, Zhou JF, et al. Seropositivity for avian influenza H6 virus among humans, China [letter]. 2015. _Emerg Infect Dis_ 21(7) Jul [date cited]. DOI: 10.3201/eid2107.150135. Letter. Ahead of print

In this posting:
[1], [2] Minnesota
[3] Wisconsin

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Canada

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Turkey

The rush of cases that defined the 3rd known outbreak of the low pathogenicity avian influenza A virus subtype, H7N9, is over... for another season anyway.

Bird flu was found among dead birds in Turkey's western district of Bandirma's Edincik area, where around 1.2 million chickens are bred in poultry facilities. The 3 km surrounding the poultry facility where the flu was found was quarantined.

In this update:
[1] Iowa
[2] Minnesota
[3] Wisconsin
[4] Iowa

Close on the heels of an outbreak of avian influenza in Telangana [state], the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) on Thursday [30 Apr 2015] reported that the disease has affected poultry birds in Manipur [state] as well.

There have been 7 new outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country.

In this posting:
[1] Summary
[2] Minnesota, Iowa
[3] Iowa

On 1 May 2015, the Health and Family Planning Commission of Jiangxi Province confirmed one case of H7N9 [influenza virus infection]. Currently, the patient is in critical condition in a hospital in Jiujiang City.

In this posting:
[1], [2] Minnesota
[3], [4] Iowa

In this posting:
[1] USDA update on findings
[2] Minnesota
[3] Wisconsin
[4], [5] Iowa
[6] Kentucky, Iowa, Minnesota

 flock of village poultry in the north of [Viet Nam] has been hit by highly pathogenic avian influenza of the H5N6 subtype.

Egypt struggles to cope with bird flu

Newcastle disease, Costa Rica

The H5N2 avian influenza virus has made its Kentucky debut with a detection in 2 wild waterfowl, federal officials announced today [28 Apr 2015], signaling the pathogen's easternmost appearance in the United States.

I. Executive summary EU [European Union] threats

Influenza - Multistate (Europe) - Monitoring 2014-2015 season
Opening date: 9 Oct 2014 Latest update: 23 Apr 2015

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Russia

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] has confirmed that a 3rd farm in Oxford County, Ontario, has been infected with H5 avian influenza.

The H5N2 avian influenza virus has made its Kentucky debut with a detection in 2 wild waterfowl, federal officials announced today [28 Apr 2015], signaling the pathogen's easternmost appearance in the United States

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing the province's 1st confirmed H7N9 case.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture says a turkey farm in Sac County has become the 3rd farm in Iowa to have confirmed cases of bird flu. The farm's 34 000 turkeys will be killed to contain the virus.

In this posting:
[1] USDA update on findings
[2] News report
[3] Minnesota

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a 2nd Avian Influenza Control Zone in Ontario to control the movement of animals, products, and equipment within the zone to minimize disease spread.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial layer operation in Iowa, affecting a flock of 5.3 million chickens.

Low pathogenic avian influenza, Chinese Taipei

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Niger

Federal authorities have confirmed another infection in Minnesota of a deadly bird flu strain.

The last official WHO H5N1 Update for Egypt [Thu 31 Mar 2015] listed 125 cases and 33 deaths (see ProMED-mail Avian influenza, human (93): WHO update H5N1 and H7N9, China H7N9 20150416.3301012), but since then, an update from the FAO (on 8 Apr 2015) added 7 further cases.

H5N1 HPAI spread in Nigeria and increased risk for neighbouring countries in West Africa

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Saturday confirmed the presence of H5 avian flu on a 2nd farm in Oxford County, Ontario.

Minnesota Animal Health officials have confirmed the 1st highly pathogenic avian influenza case in our region.

In this posting:
[1] Iowa
[2] South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin
[3] Minnesota, South Dakota
[4] Wisconsin

Two more Wisconsin counties now have cases of avian influenza, with more than 126 000 poultry involved.

By 13 Apr 2015, over 202 000 deaths of chicken and estimated losses of over 3 billion [West African] CFA Francs (about USD 5 million) had been reported in Burkina Faso following the confirmation of an outbreak of bird flu [avian influenza] in early April [2015].

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Bhutan

Bird flu could spill over into Israel from Gaza

In this update:
[1] WHO update avian influenza H5N1 and H7N9
[2] China: Avian influenza H7N9

[1] Update on outbreak numbers
[2] New Mexico
[3] Minnesota
[4] Iowa
[5] The role of wild birds

Highly pathogenic avian influenza,, Chinese Taipei

In this posting:
[1] Wisconsin
[2] Wisconsin, South Dakota, Minnesota
[3] Iowa
[4] Minnesota
[5] Minnesota

The Telangana government sounded a red alert after the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus broke out in Ranga Reddy district about 20 km [12.4 mi] from Hyderabad.

Avian influenza H5N1 has been found in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. Samples taken from different locations in Khan Yunis, from different avian species (chickens and waterfowl) were found positive for H5N1

A total of 29 poultry farms in Ontario are now under quarantine after H5 avian influenza was confirmed on a turkey farm.

In this update:
[1] Egypt: Avian influenza H5N1, ECDC update
[2] Avian influenza H5N1 genetics

A bird flu outbreak that has puzzled scientists spread to 3 more Midwest turkey farms, bringing the number of farms infected to 23 and raising the death toll to more than 1.2 million birds killed by the disease or by authorities scrambling to contain it.

CDC Modeling Efforts in Response to a Potential Public Health Emergency: Influenza A(H7N9) as an Example.

A bird 'flu [avian influenza] outbreak on an Ontario turkey farm was caused by the same virus that has triggered outbreaks in British Columbia [BC] and 9 US states since late last year [2014], the Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] announced yesterday [8 Apr 2015]

In this posting:
[1] Minnesota (Meeker county)
[2] Minnesota, North Dakota

Newcastle disease [NCD], Israel

In this update:
[1] CDC interim guidance on treatment of novel influenza A viruses
[2] CDC interim guidance on follow-up of contacts of novel influenza A cases
[3] Avian influenza H7N9 China cases

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Canada

Information received on 9 Apr 2015 from Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, [Director General of Animal Health, National Service of Health and Agrifood Quality (SENASICA), Ministry of Agriculture, Stockbreeding, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food], Mexico, Mexico.

Avian influenza A(H5N1) in Egypt, 9 Apr 2015

Preliminary testing by the Province of Ontario has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza on a turkey farm near Woodstock, Ontario

A study appeared last week in the Journal Eurosurveillance [see Arafa AS et al. Emergence of a novel cluster of influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.2.1.2 with putative human health impact in Egypt, 2014/15._Eurosurveillance_ 20(13) April 2015. http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=21085] -- [which has led to the Egyptian Ministry of Health] denying that any changes have appeared in the virus now circulating in Egypt.

In this update:
[1] China (Zhejiang): avian influenza human H7N9 cases
[2] China (Hong Kong): avian influenza human downgrading alert status

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Netherlands

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (7 Apr 2015) closely monitoring an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

A poultry farm with 12 000 birds has been hit by avian influenza in Milheeze in Noord-Brabant (North Brabant). There are 3 poultry houses at the farm with outdoor access.

Dr. Phan Van Cong, head of communicable disease control, biological vaccines, preventive health center of Nghe An province, confirmed the province doesn't have any patients infected with influenza A/H5N6, as the media had announced

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (5 Apr 2015) closely monitoring an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

Avian Flu Diary has published an on-line report picked up from several news sources in Viet Nam of 2 people infected with the recently emerged A/H5N6 avian virus in Nghe An Province.

Deadly bird flu confirmed at turkey farm in South Dakota, 5th poultry farm in Minnesota

[The Montana] State Department of Livestock officials say bird flu has been confirmed in chickens in Judith Basin County less than a week after the disease killed a captive falcon in Columbia Falls [Flathead County, Montana].

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health today (3 Apr 2015) received notification from the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) affecting a boy aged 6 in Yunnan.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Palestinian Auton. Territories

Emergence of a novel cluster of influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.2.1.2 with putative human health impact in Egypt, 2014/15

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Burkina Faso

The death of a captive gyrfalcon [in Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana] was caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza

Transmission Potential of Influenza A(H7N9) Virus, China, 2013-2014

State officials received confirmation on [Wed 25 Mar 2015] that the highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza strain was identified in a Canada goose found near Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is the 1st detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wyoming

In this update:
[1] Egypt: FAO update, avian influenza H5N1
[2] Indonesia (Banten): avian influenza H5N1

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Romania

A salmonella outbreak at Kirkby [Liverpool, Cheshire and Merseyside] take­away Woks Cooking has been linked to German eggs and poor hygiene.

Source: EmpRes (FAO Emergency Prevention System) Disease Event Details [edited]
http://empres-i.fao.org/empres-i/2/obd?idOutbreak=201601

In this update:
[1] Indonesia (Banten): avian influenza human (H5N1 suspected) request for information
[2] Egypt (Sohag): avian influenza human H5N1 fatality

A 2nd case of avian flu has been confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Minnesota -

The Kansas Department of Agriculture was notified [Tue 24 Mar 2015] that samples collected from a commercial poultry flock in Crawford County tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI).

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Netherlands

In this update:
[1] China: CHP avian influenza report 11(12): week 12 (15-21 Mar 2015)
[2] China (Yunnan): avian influenza H5N1
[3] Viet Nam: avian influenza H5N1
[4] Egypt: avian influenza H5N1, WHO

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Palestinian Authority

Source: FluTrackers [machine trans. edited]
https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/egypt/h5n1-tracking-egypt/727803-egypt-8-people-hospitalized-suspected-h5n1-bird-flu-in-menoufia-tests-pending-march-24-2015

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced today [20 Mar 2014] the latest recommendations by the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (SCEZD) on management of close contacts of cases of human infection with avian influenza.

In this posting:
[1] China (Yunnan): avian influenza, human, H5N1
[2] Egypt (Kafr el-Sheikh): avian influenza, human, H5N1

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Sweden

Infectious laryngotracheitis has been confirmed in a backyard poultry flock in the Riverland.

Thousands of migrating snow geese have died in southeastern Idaho, apparently from avian cholera

Source: OIE, WAHID (World Animal Health Information Database), weekly disease information 2015; 28(12) [edited]

OIE, WAHID (World Animal Health Information Database), weekly disease information 2015; 28(12) [edited]

Source: OIE, WAHID (World Animal Health Information Database), weekly disease information 2015; 28(12) [edited]

Warning signals from the volatile world of influenza viruses

Despite the fact that Egypt is more than 4 months into the worst H5N1 outbreak since the virus emerged in the mid-1990s -- with at last count 115 human cases since 1 Nov 2014 -- we get very little day-to-day information about the crisis

China has closed live poultry trade markets and put government departments on alert, after the H7N9 bird flu virus struck over winter killing at least 61 people this year.

U.S. researchers said Wed [11 Mar 2015] that 2 flu strains that recently began causing sporadic infections among people in Chinese mainland and Taiwan, known as H10N8 and H6N1, are still not able to infect humans easily.

Rapid risk assessment: Human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, Egypt, 1st update

Rapid risk assessment: Human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, Egypt, 1st update

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Netherlands

Notification of a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) affecting a man aged 46 in Sichuan.

The US government [presumably the USDA] confirmed a case of [avian influenza] in Arkansas as the disease spreads into the southeast of the country, the heart of the domestic poultry industry.

Notified WHO of 59 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus, including 17 fatal cases.

Britain confirmed on [Tue 10 Mar 2015] the 1st finding of disease in a wild bird [in the UK] caused by avian reovirus.

The 2nd confirmed case of avian influenza in a turkey operation in Missouri has been reported by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Cumulative number of confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) reported to WHO

2 women from Egypt's Delta governorates of Menoufia and Sharqia have died of H5N1 avian flu, marking the 12th and 13th deaths in the country from the disease in 2015.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (9 Mar 2015) received notification of 19 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9)

Egypt's ministry of health reported on Sat [7 Mar 2015] the deaths of 2 women infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus

Update of human avian influenza in Guangdong and reminder not to bring game, meat and poultry into Hong Kong

In this update:
[1] China (Anhui): avian influenza H7N9 case
[2] China (Anhui): avian influenza H7N9 death

Avian flu outbreak reported in Mekong Delta province

The Health and Family Planning Commission of Anhui Province has reported 2 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9), bringing the total cases in the East China province to 23

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), Germany

The Health Ministry announced on Tues [02 Mar 2015] the death of a 33 year old woman in Cairo of bird flu

In this update:
[1] China (Anhui): avian influenza H7N9
[2] China (Guangdong): avian influenza H7N9

A total of 100 000 ducks were culled at a poultry farm in Fuzesgyarmat, a town in south eastern Hungary, after bird flu was discovered there

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Myanmar

In this update:
[1] Egypt (Cairo): avian influenza H5N1 WHO delegation
[2] Egypt: WHO warning H5 strains

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong): avian influenza H7N9 cases
[2] China (Hong Kong): avian influenza H7N9 imported fatality
[3] China (Anhui): avian influenza H7N9 CDC travel warning

China: CHP closely monitors additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland

Myanmar has culled thousands of poultry to try to contain an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Monywa

In this update:
[1] Avian influenza, Egypt (Fayoum), fatality, H5N1
[2] Influenza virus volatility
[3] Characterization of zoonotic influenza viruses

CHP notified of 2 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Guangdong

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Hungary

Listed disease in an unusual host species: tiger

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has infected 6 additional patients in Egypt,

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong): Avian influenza H7N9
[2] Philippines ex China: Avian influenza possibly

Egyptian health authorities have reported a new bird flu [avian influenza H5N1] death, the 13th fatality from the virus this year [2015]

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an imported H7N9 case in Hong Kong

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong): Avian influenza 1 case H7N9
[2] China (Guangdong): Avian influenza 5 cases H7N9
[3] China (Jiangxi): Avian influenza 1 case H7N9

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Palestinian Auton. Territories

H5N1 hits poultry in 3 Nigerian states

In this update:
[1] Avian influenza, human (Guangdong) H7N9
[2] Avian influenza, human (Guangdong) H7N9
[3] Study: seasonal flu antibodies protect against H7N9

In this posting:
[1] Guangdong
[2] Guangdong, Zhejiang

Ngongotaha [North Island] residents have been burying dead ducks found on the shores of Lake Rotorua, and experts say the birds are likely to have died of botulism.

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has hit 3 local government areas of Bauchi State with no fewer than 14 666 birds affected by the disease, out of which about 4508 have so far been culled by government officials

There are now 50 cases of H7N9 avian flu in humans in south China's Guangdong Province resulting in 12 deaths, according to local health officials

In this update:
[1] Egypt (Fayoum): Avian influenza, H5N1, 2 deaths
[2] Egypt (Assiut): Avian influenza H5N1, case

Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a flock of backyard birds near Tumalo in Deschutes County.

The US Department of Agriculture says the avian influenza found in a flock of chickens in Parma (Idaho) last month [January 2015], came to Idaho from Southeast Asia

 The US Department of Agriculture says the avian influenza found in a flock of chickens in Parma (Idaho) last month [January 2015], came to Idaho from Southeast Asia

In this posting:
[1] Media report
[2] OIE report

H5 bird flu confirmed in black-faced spoonbill

In this update:
[1] Avian influenza report week 5
[2] China (Guangdong): H7N9

In this update:
[1] China (mainland): Avian influenza human H7N9
[2] A(H7N9) risk assessment, 4th update

Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry), United Kingdom

Another new case of bird flu has popped up in northern Washington state.

Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population has reported an additional case of H5N1 avian flu

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong): Avian influenza human H7N9
[2] H7N9 transmission

In this posting:
[1] Israel (HaMerkaz): HPAI H5N1 spread
[2] UK (Hampshire, England): LPAI H7

South Korea confirmed a rare case of avian influenza (AI) in a dog on Monday [2 Feb 2015], the 1st of its kind in nearly a year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the animal disease has been confirmed in one of 3 dogs at a duck farm where the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of bird flu was confirmed late last month [January 2015

A secondary outbreak of bird flu was discovered in the village of Konstantinovo, coastal Kameno Municipality

In this update:
[1] China (Guangdong): H7N9
[2] CDC interim guidance on sample handling and diagnostics
[3] CDC interim guidance on chemoprophylaxis

China (Guangdong): The 1st H5N6 bird flu patient rehabilitation

Supposed H5N1 cases in Libya, a country that has reported bird flu in poultry in the past but never any human infections.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, India

Quarantine set in Okanogan County to control poultry movement

Bird Flu Cases Surging

In this update:
[1] WHO update
[2] China (Guangdong): H7N9

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Bulgaria

Discovery of novel highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in USA wild birds (http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/)

In this update:
[1] China (Jiangsu) avian influenza case fatality H5N1
[2] Egypt (Giza, Cairo, Sharqiya) avian influenza human H5N1