PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (40): Sweden (HA) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE

Avian Influenza H5N8 — Sweden
Information received on 3 Mar 2021 from Dr. Emeli Torsson, Senior Veterinary Advisor, Sweden
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Feb 2021
Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Mar 2021
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 19 Nov 2020
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis: Laboratory (basic and