An outbreak of equine influenza (flu) - Northumberland - United Kingdom - 2023-11-15
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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) | 2 |
| Confirmation date | 2023-11-15 |
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab |
| Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
| Breed | Highland / Irish draught horse |
| Gender | gelding / gelding |
| Age | 10 years / 3 years |
| Symptoms | hyperthermia, cough, nasal discharge |
| Vaccination | No |
| Remarks | Co-infection à Streptococcus zooepidemicus. |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)
