Genetic analysis of highly pathogenic avian influenza suspected to be a disease affected animal (seventh case in Japan) confirmed in Miyagi Prefecture and confirmation of the NA subtype

Published 2024년 11월 14일

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A recent investigation by Japan's Animal Health Research Department in Miyagi Prefecture has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in poultry, marking the seventh such instance in the country. The department's findings prompted the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to declare the outbreak and initiate measures in accordance with their guidelines. The situation has sparked concerns, leading to calls for maintaining information accuracy and avoiding actions that could spread the disease. It is essential to note that there is no risk to humans through the consumption of poultry products. Furthermore, the authorities have requested the media to exercise caution to prevent the spread of the disease and respect farmers' privacy.

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Press Release 1. Overview (1) A genetic analysis conducted by the Animal Health Research Department (note) of a suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (the seventh case in Japan, confirmed as suspected on November 10th) found on a farm in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, confirmed that the sequence was highly pathogenic. (2) In response to this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries determined that the poultry in question was a highly pathogenic animal, based on the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specified Livestock Infectious Diseases Regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza". (3) In addition, the results of testing by the Animal Health Research Department revealed that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in question was the NA subtype, and confirmed to be the H5N1 subtype. (Note) The National Research and Development Agency National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Animal Health Research ...

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