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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (47): Egypt, HPAI H5N1, poultry, spread, FAO

Avian Influenza H5N1 -- EgyptBetween 9 and 16 May 2016, 10 highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] H5N1 outbreaks were observed in 6 Egyptian governorates, with 2 outbreaks each in Fayoum, Menia, Qena, and Assiut, and a single outbreak each in Beni Suef and Gharbia. All were reported within 48 hours and laboratory confirmed within 24 hours through reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction [RT-PCR].Distribution of outbreaks by location, species, and cases (all destroyed): Outbr nr / location Read more [...]