A case of equine influenza (flu) - Lancashire - United Kingdom - 2021-11-29
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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 | 2021-11-29 |
| Sample type | Tracheal wash |
| Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
| Breed | Other than Thoroughbred horse |
| Gender | undetermined |
| Age | 7 years |
| Symptoms | hyperthermia, cough, nasal discharge |
| Vaccination | No |
| Control measures | restriction of in- and out-going movements of the barn |
| Remarks | Co-infection à Streptococcus zooepidemicus |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)
