Avian influenza A(H5N6): the latest addition to emerging zoonotic avian influenza threats in East and Southeast Asia

Belot, G.;Claes, F. ;Von Dobschuetz, S.;Kamata, A.;Newman, S.;Chanthavisouk, C.;Phommachanh, P.;Wongsathapornchai, K.;Fusheng, G.;Edwards, J.;Kalpravidh, W.;Morzaria, S.;Raizman, E.;Lubroth, J.;Animal Production and Health Division

Avian influenza A(H5N6): the latest addition to emerging zoonotic avian influenza threats in East and Southeast Asia

Autores

Belot, G.;Claes, F. ;Von Dobschuetz, S.;Kamata, A.;Newman, S.;Chanthavisouk, C.;Phommachanh, P.;Wongsathapornchai, K.;Fusheng, G.;Edwards, J.;Kalpravidh, W.;Morzaria, S.;Raizman, E.;Lubroth, J.;Animal Production and Health Division

Editor

FAO ;

Descripción

FAO recommends authorities to increase hygiene and biosecurity in live bird markets, to enhance market surveillance and to strengthen traceability to allow efficient and timely trace back of any positive infection to its farm of origin. Poultry batches from affected areas should always be tested prior to importation. The diverse viral gene pool in eastern Asia, established through cocirculation of many different avian influenza viruses, will continue to give rise to novel reassortant viruses, su ch as H5N6, with unpredictable consequences for animal and human health. Continuous vigilance and monitoring therefore remain needed, along with increased preparedness, especially as the next influenza season is approaching.