H5N1 Captain Trips? - Russian Outbreak Confirmed As H5 subtype

Outbreaks of avian influenza were reported in private farms in 9 villages in the districts of Kupino, Dovolnoye and Chistoozernoye, Novosibirsk region.

Precise identification of agent: influenza virus type A. The haemagglutinin subtype has been preliminarily (from pathological material) identified as H5.

After confirmation by virus isolation a separate notification will be sent. Tests are being performed to determine the neuraminidase type.