#Colombia – #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) – Immediate notification
Source: WOAH, https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6085
Within the epidemiological surveillance carried out by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) aimed at identifying clinical signs consistent with avian influenza, an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in the village of Capitancito, municipality of Acandí, Chocó. This outbreak concerns non-poultry birds in a backyard showing clinical signs characterized by unusual mortality. The National Veterinary System is carrying out epidemiological tracing and follow-up activities in the area of origin of the affected bird. As a control measure, stamping out of the birds present in the affected premises is being carried out. In addition, epidemiological surveillance is being reinforced in the surrounding area to detect additional cases and prevent the spread of the outbreak.
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