A case of equine influenza (flu) - Falkirk - United Kingdom - 2024-05-31
La grippe est la maladie respiratoire virale la plus contagieuse chez les équidés. Elle atteint les chevaux, ânes et animaux issus de leurs croisements.
Information collected
related to the alert| Disease | Equine influenza (flu) |
| Number of positive cases (in this outbreak) | 1 |
| Confirmation date | 2024-05-31 |
| Sample type | Nasal swab |
| Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
| Breed | Irish sport horse |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 7 years |
| Symptoms | hyperthermia, lethargy, adenopathy, cough, nasal discharge |
| Start date | 2024-05-27 |
| Vaccination | No |
| Total affected | 1 |
| Remarks | Co-infection par Streptococcus zooepidemicus. |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)