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Patients treated for Zika in Northern Ireland
Aedes mosquito
Zika virus is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
Risk to the public ‘very low’

A handful of people living in Northern Ireland have been treated for Zika virus.

According to the Public Health Agency, up to five people have been confirmed with the disease since 2015.

It is thought that all those infected had a history of travel to Zika infected areas.

Spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, Zika often occurs without symptoms but it can cause a mild, flu-like illness.

In February, the virus was declared a global public health emergency after the World Health Organisation found that it was linked to birth defects.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Public Health Agency said there is no specific treatment for Zika virus disease other than supportive measures, such as hydration.

“There is no change to the current Zika risk assessment, in that the risk to the public in Northern Ireland is very low,” they add. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk