Role of the diagnostic laboratories during the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia.
Abstract: During the 2007 equine influenza (EI) outbreak in Australia, diagnostic laboratories and the use of appropriate tests played a pivotal role in the response to the crisis. This role began with the detection of EI virus in New South Wales (NSW) on the evening of 24 August 2007 and culminated in providing the final 'proof of freedom' from EI in March 2008. The tests that were used during the EI response were able to provide results quickly, and with high sensitivity and specificity. This section of the supplement describes the roles and functions of the Australian laboratories; tests used and their performance characteristics; improvements made and methods used to validate assays; strategies that were followed during the response; the characterisation of viruses detected; and the resources that were available to laboratories.
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Publication Date: 2011-07-08 PubMed ID: 21711280DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00736.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research looks at the key role diagnostic laboratories and testing played in managing and finally eradicating the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia.
Aim and Scope of the Research
- The research aims to explore the importance and role of diagnostic laboratories during the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia.
- The paper investigates the sequence of events from the first detection of the equine influenza (EI) virus on August 24, 2007, to the final declaration of Australia’s EI-free status in March 2008.
- The paper also discusses the specific tests used during the outbreak, their speed, sensitivity, and specificity, critically contributing to the successful containment of the outbreak.
Role of Diagnostic Laboratories
- Diagnostic laboratories played a fundamental role in detecting and characterizing the EI virus and verifying proof of freedom from the virus.
- These laboratories employed various tests that not only provided quick results but also maintained high levels of sensitivity and specificity, crucial in crisis situations such as these.
- The laboratories also went through a process of improving their processes and methods, and validating the assays they used.
Strategies and Resources
- The research also discusses the strategies employed by the laboratories in managing the equine influenza outbreak and the resources that were made available to them.
- This includes both the materials and tools used in testing and detection, as well as the knowledge and professional experience of those working within these laboratories.
Detecting and Characterizing the Virus
- Another significant aspect of the research focused on the detection and characterization of the viruses during the outbreak, ultimately contributing to the strategies used in combating and eradicating the EI virus from Australia.
- The research discusses in detail how these viruses were detected and characterized, providing insights into the complexities of managing such large-scale epidemics.
Cite This Article
APA
Kirkland PD.
(2011).
Role of the diagnostic laboratories during the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia.
Aust Vet J, 89 Suppl 1, 29-32.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00736.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Virology Laboratory, Elizabeth Macarthur Agriculture Institute, Menangle, New South Wales 2568, Australia. peter.kirkland@industry.nsw.gov.au
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Australia / epidemiology
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / veterinary
- Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horse Diseases / virology
- Horses
- Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / genetics
- Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / isolation & purification
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / diagnosis
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / epidemiology
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary
- Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Paillot R, El-Hage CM. The Use of a Recombinant Canarypox-Based Equine Influenza Vaccine during the 2007 Australian Outbreak: A Systematic Review and Summary. Pathogens 2016 Jun 10;5(2).
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