The Epinhood (TEH)

• Disease Outbreak: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in wild birds in Japan.
• Affected Species: Northern goshawk, Mandarin duck, Common teal, Eurasian wigeon, Anatidae (unidentified), and Tufted duck. • Outbreak Status: Ongoing, with the last confirmed case on April 26, 2024.
• Bird Species Affected: Eastern buzzard, carrion crow, large-billed crow, whooper swan, peregrine falcon, Gruidae (unidentified), red-crowned crane, hooded crane, white-naped crane, white-tailed eagle, and Steller’s sea eagle.
• Control Measures Implemented: Surveillance within and outside the restricted zone, official disposal of carcasses, disinfection, and surveillance of domestic animals.
• Diagnostic Test Results: Gene sequencing and rRT-PCR tests on various bird species yielded positive results for the infection.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak in Japan: Over 9 million birds culled across 14 prefectures due to the rapid spread of avian influenza.
• Data Source: Data obtained from the World Organization for Animal Health’s (WOAH) World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS).
• Outbreak Monitoring: Authorities are closely monitoring both wild and domestic bird populations to manage and contain the outbreaks.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak: HPAI H5N1 and HPAI H5 outbreaks in Japan, primarily affecting poultry.
• Outbreak Spread: The outbreaks have spread across multiple prefectures in Japan, including Chiba, Aichi, Kagoshima, and Ehime.
• Control Measures: Authorities have implemented culling and monitoring to control the spread of the virus.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak in Japan: HPAI H5N1 and H5N1 variants have been detected in poultry and wild birds in various prefectures in Japan.
• Outbreak Spread and Control Measures: The outbreak has spread, leading to culling of infected poultry and increased surveillance efforts.
• International Reporting: The outbreaks have been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) through the ProMED-mail service.
• Avian Influenza Outbreaks: Multiple outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, H5N5, and H5N6 have been reported in Japan. • Affected Species: The outbreaks primarily affected wild birds.
• Reporting Source: The reports were sourced from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) through the ProMED-mail service.
• Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Japan: Reports of HPAI H5N1, H5N5, and H5N6 in birds across various prefectures in Japan.
• Source of Infection: Outbreaks primarily reported in birds, including poultry and wild birds.
• Reporting Agencies: Reports are from ProMED Mail and FAO-EMPRES-i, indicating a collaborative effort in monitoring and reporting the outbreaks. Avian influenza (50): Japan (Tokyo) HPAI H5, wild bird
• Avian Influenza Outbreak Locations: Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in various prefectures of Japan, including Kagoshima, Saga, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Hokkaido, Yamagata.
• Affected Species: Outbreaks have been reported in poultry, wild birds (crows, red foxes), and other bird species.
• Virus Strain: The outbreaks are primarily caused by the H5N1 and H5 strains of the HPAI virus.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak in Japan: Reports of H5N8 and H5 avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds and poultry across various prefectures in Japan.
• Disease Spread: Outbreaks are characterized by the spread of the virus among poultry populations, leading to culling efforts in some areas.
• Report Source: Information is sourced from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and ProMED Mail.
• Avian Influenza Outbreak: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected in poultry in Japan. • Affected Locations: Gunma, Ibaraki, and other unspecified areas in Japan.
• Source of Information: Reports from ProMED Mail, a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). • Submission Website: https://promedmail.org/submitinfo/
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