AVIAN INFLUENZA (117): SOUTH KOREA (JEOLLABUK-DO) HPAI H5N3, WILD
BIRD, FIRST REPORT
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Source: YTN News [edited] https://m.ytn.co.kr/en/news_view.php?key=202410120222171606
H5N3 type highly pathogenic avian influenza [AI] has been identified
in wild bird feces in Mangyeonggang River, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do.
The Central Disaster Management Headquarters of Avian Influenza said
on 2 Oct 2024 that it was finally confirmed as H5N3 type highly
pathogenic AI after a detailed examination of wild bird feces
collected in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. [According to item [2], below, the
samples were taken on 2 Oct and the announcement came on 12 Oct 2024.
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This is the first time that H5N3 type highly pathogenic AI has been
confirmed in Korea.
The Central Disease Control Headquarters explained that H5N3 type AI
is believed to have been created by recombining H5 type highly
pathogenic AI virus and N3 type AI virus derived from wild birds that
are prevalent worldwide. In order to thoroughly observe quarantine
rules, such as disinfection of entry and exit for poultry farm
workers, and to minimize damage, poultry farm workers asked the
quarantine authorities to report [even] mild symptoms in poultry.