Descriptive epidemiology of the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease epidemic in Great Britain: the first five months.

摘要: In February 2001, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed in Great Britain. A major epidemic developed, which peaked around 50 cases a day late March, declining to under 10 by May. By mid-July, 1849 had been detected. The main control measures employed were livestock movement restrictions and the rapid slaughter of infected exposed livestock. first detected case south-east England; infection traced farm north-east England all other linked. large as result combination events, including delay diagnosis index case, sheep market before FMD diagnosed, time year. Virus introduced at when there many movements country weather conditions supported survival virus. consequence multiple, effectively primary, introductions virus into sheep-keeping areas. Subsequent local spread from these accounted for majority cases. largest epidemics areas with dense populations dealers who active during key period. Most affected farms kept both cattle. At writing still ongoing; however, this paper provides basis scientific discussion five months.