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Year :	2018
Tome :	169
Volume :	1-3
Pages :	38-51
Title :	Avian influenza : back to the French epizootic (2015-2017)
Authors :	J. DUCOUSSO, R. E. DUVAL, A. LE FAOU
Summary :	Influenza A virus (IAV) circulate among the bird population and infection of domestic animals are common and due to several sub-types. Before 1997, human infections by avian strains were considered as mild. The epizootic that occurred in 1997, due to an IAV(H5N1), was accompanied by severe human infections and deaths. From 2003 on, a panzootic due to the same sub-type has had as consequence to increase the surveillance of avian infections and the establishment of protective measures at an international level. Thus, the epizootic that began in November 2015 in South-West France has brought the government to implement strict administrative measures and this episode ended in August 2016 although a late unique episode was observed in March 2017. Three different sub-types were in cause and 81 farms in 8 departments were concerned. The consequences were important for the flocks and the local economy. The farms had to renew completely their flock with animals of certified origin. The strains were not pathogenic for humans. Epizootics of avian influenza occur regularly in all the countries all over the world and the surveillance of raised poultry must be pursued.
Keywords :	Influenza, duck, France, surveillance
Correspondence :	A. LE FAOU
Adress :	[email protected]
Link :	pdf