Infectious Diseases 2023

Infectious Diseases 2023

Paraguay reported first outbreak of HPAI

26 May, 2023

Paraguay has recently witnessed its initial occurrence of three highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza outbreaks. This occurrence marks the expansion of the virus's reach in the Americas, with its presence now confirmed in 18 countries.The National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) of Paraguay reported these three H5 outbreaks yesterday. These incidents took place in the Chaco region located in the northwest, affecting backyard birds exclusively.