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Lindh, Erika; Lounela, Hanna; Ikonen, Niina; Kantala, Tuija; Savolainen-Kopra, Carita; Kauppinen, Ari; Österlund, Pamela; Kareinen, Lauri; Katz, Anna; Nokireki, Tiina; Jalava, Jari; London, Laura; Pitkäpaasi, Marjaana; Vuolle, Jaana; Punto-Luoma, Anna-Liisa; Kaarto, Riikka; Voutilainen, Liina; Holopainen, Riikka; Kalin-Mänttäri, Laura; Laaksonen, Terhi; Kiviranta, Hannu; Pennanen, Aino; Helve, Otto; Laamanen, Ilona; Melin, Merit; Tammiranta, Niina; Rimhanen-Finne, Ruska; Gadd, Tuija; Salminen, Mika
Euro surveillance : bulletin européen sur les maladies transmissibles, 08/2023, Volume: 28, Issue: 31Journal Article
Since mid-July 2023, an outbreak caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.4b genotype BB is ongoing among farmed animals in South and Central Ostrobothnia, Finland. Infections in foxes, American minks and raccoon dogs have been confirmed on 20 farms. Genetic analysis suggests introductions from wild birds scavenging for food in farm areas. Investigations point to direct transmission between animals. While no human infections have been detected, control measures are being implemented to limit spread and human exposure.
